Conversation: 482-019
Prev:  482-018 Next: 482-020Start Date: 19-Apr-1971 3:35 PM
End Date: 19-Apr-1971 3:47 PM
Participants:
Nixon, Richard M. (President); Taft, Robert A., Jr.; Nidecker, John E.; Davie, Preston (Mrs.); Milbank, Jeremiah, Jr.; Reid, Ross; Evans, Thomas W.; Catto, Henry; Catto, Henry (Mrs.); Dempsey, Adelaide M.; Epley, Marion J., III; Garner, Robert L.; Gerrity, Edward J., Jr.; Morrow, E. Frederic; Rader, Louis L.; Scaife, Richard M.; Steinbrenner, George M., III; Strauss, Lewis L.; Summerfield, Arthur E.; Wallis, W. Allen; Wilson, David K. ("Pat"); Chelstrom, Marilyn; White House photographer; Recording Device: Oval Office
Full Tape Conversation Start Time: 02:51:13
Full Tape Conversation End Time: 03:03:05
NARA Description:
On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Robert A. Taft, Jr., John E. Nidecker, Mrs. Preston Davie, Jeremiah Milbank, Jr., Ross Reid, Thomas W. Evans, Henry Catto, Mrs. Henry Catto, Adelaide M. Dempsey, Marion J. Epley, III, Robert L. Garner, Edward J. Gerrity, Jr., E. Frederic Morrow, Louis L. Rader, Richard M. Scaife, George M. Steinbrenner, III, Lewis L. Strauss, Arthur E. Summerfield, W. Allen Wallis, David K. ("Pat") Wilson, Marilyn Chelstrom, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 3:35 pm to 3:47 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 482-019 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding Aid:
Conversation No. 482-19 Date: April 19, 1971 Time: 3:35 pm - 3:47 pm Location: Oval Office The President met with Robert A. Taft, Jr., John E. Nidecker, Mrs. Preston Davie, Jeremiah Milbank, Jr., Ross Reid, Thomas W. Evans, Henry Catto, Jr., and Mrs. Catto, Adelaide M. Dempsey, Marion J. Epley III, Robert L. Garner, Edward J. Gerrity, Jr., E. Frederic Morrow, William Wood Prince, Dr. Louis L. Rader, Richard M. Scaife, George M. Steinbrenner III, Admiral Lewis L. Strauss, Arthur E. Summerfield, Dr. W. Allen Wallis, David K. Wilson and Marilyn Chelstrom; the White House photographer and members of the press were present at the beginning of the meeting. Introductions [General Conversation] Presentation of award to President [General Conversation] Award to President -Robert A. Taft Institute of Government 36 NIXON PRESIDENTIAL MATERIALS STAFF Tape Subject Log (rev. 9/08) -Certificate Robert A. Taft, Sr. -Service in Senate -Robert Taft, Jr. -Loyal opposition -Qualities -Two party system Conv. No. 482-18 (cont.) -Unpopular causes -1950 campaign -Taft-Hartley act -Unions -Service to country -Robert, Jr. -Leader of Republicans -Principles of government -Taft Institute of Government -Teachers -Two-party system -Loyal opposition Photo session -Rose Garden Distribution of gifts -Presidential cuff links -Presidential seal and bow -Thelma C. (Ryan) (“Pat”) Nixon -White carpet -Seal and bow Rose Garden -Spring -Tulips -Crab apple trees [General conversation] The President, Taft, et al. left at 3:47 pm. 37 NIXON PRESIDENTIAL MATERIALS STAFF Tape Subject Log (rev. 9/08)