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Conversation 457-003

TapeTape 457StartWednesday, February 24, 1971 at 11:35 AMEndWednesday, February 24, 1971 at 11:38 AMTape start time01:27:58Tape end time01:32:53ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob");  Butterfield, Alexander P.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon, H. R. Haldeman, and Alexander Butterfield coordinate logistics regarding an exhibit of Black art from Tuskegee currently on display at the White House. The participants discuss potential tours for school children and the presentation of specific presidential gifts, such as bowls and cup lids, to visitors. Nixon directs the staff to ensure the presentation is handled effectively during his brief appearance with the group.

Tuskegee art exhibitWhite House toursPresidential giftsPublic relationsAfrican American history
AudioNARA Description

On February 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:35 am and 11:38 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 457-003 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 457-3

Date: February 24, 1971
Time: Unknown between 11:35 am and 11:38 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman

     The President’s schedule
          -Meeting with black leaders
               -Black history and art

Alexander P. Butterfield entered at an unknown time after 11:35 am

           -Thelma C. (Ryan) (“Pat”) Nixon
                -Tour of White House
           -Meeting with black leaders
                -Presidential gifts
                      -Stephen B. Bull

The President, et al. left at 11:38 am
Transcript (AI-Generated)

This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.

Yeah, it is still on.
What was he doing?
It's still on.
Where?
What is it?
What is it?
I don't see it.
That's all.
It's a show from Tuskegee.
We brought it up.
Tuskegee.
It's a... Art?
Art.
It's a show from Tuskegee.
What is that described as?
It is still on the tourist road there now until 12-15.
Thousands of people coming through the residence.
The next is taking a group through it too.
So they will be afraid.
Yes, sir.
He's taking a group of school children with two.
Two and behind him, too.
So there's a break in the second and move the school children to the White House.
Now, what is it?
It's a nice touch if you can find out what it is I'm describing.
Thank you.
I think you drop in there and you know, cycle through here and then come right back out, back to your meeting.
Let's go.
They might like the cup lids and the bowls.
Just the cup lid and bowl.
Okay.
Let's see.
Okay, why don't you two bring it out for the girls.
Once again, I'll sit in the bowl and we'll just get another cup lid.
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