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Conversation 471-018

TapeTape 471StartWednesday, March 24, 1971 at 11:51 AMEndWednesday, March 24, 1971 at 11:54 AMTape start time02:38:47Tape end time02:41:32ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Campbell, Craig S.;  Larson, Charles R.;  Hughes, James D. ("Don");  White House photographerRecording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon met with military aides Commander Craig S. Campbell, Charles R. Larson, and Major General James D. Hughes to facilitate introductions and formal photographs. The discussion centered on Larson’s upcoming military reassignment to a submarine command based in San Diego, which Nixon noted was conveniently located near his San Clemente estate. The brief meeting concluded with the exchange of personal gifts and expressions of mutual appreciation regarding the aides' service.

Military personnelNaval commandSan ClementePresidential giftsMilitary career development
AudioNARA Description

On March 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Craig S. Campbell, Charles R. Larson, James D. ("Don") Hughes, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:51 am to 11:54 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 471-018 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 471-18

Date: March 24, 1971
Time: 11:51 am - 11:54 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Commander Craig S. Campbell, Charles R. Larson, and Major General
James D. (“Don”) Hughes; a photographer was present at the beginning of the meeting

     Introductions

     Larson’s career
          -forthcoming assignment

     Arrangements for photos

     Larson’s new assignment
          -San Diego, San Clemente
          -Submarines

     Hughes
         -Submarines

     Gifts

     President’s appreciation

Campbell, et al. left at 11:54 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Mr. President, may I present Commander Craig Campbell, sir, who will be relieving our commander-in-chief.
Commander, nice to see you.
Well, Chuck, we're sorry to see you late, but I understand you're not going back to Tulsa.
Yes, sir.
It's a submarine, sir.
Come on, let's get a formal picture here.
Let's get one of the three of us first.
But that's what I was thinking.
Now I'll get one because I've been charging myself along.
Right.
Where will you be located?
In San Diego.
That's too bad.
Isn't that too bad?
Right near San Clemente.
Well, there is.
We'll just have to come up on the third piece of that.
We've got to be at home for it.
So that's what I'm thinking.
But your family will be there?
And how long will you be a senator?
If you think about a year, I was executive officer three years ago, and I'll do this again as a refresher.
I should get my own command in about a year or so.
We'll be on the ground that day.
We'll be commanding the Senate?
Yes, sir.
President, so what do you know?
I don't believe that.
Hughes had never gone to something like that.
It's hard to get him in the air anymore.
Do you know, as you will learn to read, that we give conflicts, normal conflicts,
We got something new though, you got one of these.
He said, there's a present that you put that on here, you know.
It'll probably float around.
You still playing golf?
Uh, I haven't had time to play golf, but that's what you understand.
How you doing?
Hey, Bob.
We hope you enjoyed seeing you around.
All right.
Glad to have you aboard.
All right.
You have to turn all the moves.
I got your number there.
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