Secret Service agents gathered in the Oval Office to address a mechanical or logistical issue involving a doorway or security entrance that was already in the process of opening. The brief, fragmented exchange suggests a focus on operational access or equipment maintenance within the President's workspace. No further substantive policy matters were recorded before the audio feed was terminated.
On April 23, 1971, United States Secret Service agents met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:51 pm and 2:52 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 487-020 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 487-20
Date: April 23, 1971
Time: Unknown between 1:51 pm and 2:52 pm
Location: Oval Office
Unknown people (Secret Service agents?) met.
President's location
-Executive Office Building [EOB]
The conversation was cut off at an unknown time before 2:52 pm.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.