Conversation 488-018

TapeTape 488StartTuesday, April 27, 1971 at 12:43 PMEndTuesday, April 27, 1971 at 12:45 PMTape start time02:57:06Tape end time03:00:13ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Perkins, William; Perkins, Gary; Davies, John S.; White House photographerRecording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon hosted William Perkins, Gary Perkins, and John S. Davies in the Oval Office for a brief, informal meeting. The discussion focused on the room's decor, specifically the presidential seal, and Nixon’s daily schedule regarding diplomatic ceremonies and the reception of foreign ambassadors. The meeting concluded with Nixon presenting his guests with commemorative gifts, including cuff links and golf balls.

Oval OfficePresidential ProtocolCeremonial GiftsDiplomatic ReceptionWhite House Decor

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NARA Description

On April 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, William Perkins, Gary Perkins, John S. Davies, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:43 pm to 12:45 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 488-018 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 488-18

Date: April 27, 1971
Time: 12:43 pm - 12:45 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with William Perkins, Gary Perkins, and John S. Davies; the White House
photographer was present at the beginning of the meeting.

     Introductions
           -Edward C. Nixon

     Photo
     President's schedule
          -Unknown man
          -Reception of foreign visitors
                -Ceremony
          -Meeting with ambassadors

     Seal

     Flags
             -Decorations

     Presentation of gifts
          -Cuff links
          -Golf balls

     Farewells

W. Perkins, G. Perkins, and Davies left at 12:45 pm.

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Yes.

Oh, it's the seal on the ceiling.

And the floor, excuse me.

Even though the rug's changed, this is the most important thing in history.

It is.

This gives much more color to it.

Well, it's very warm, too.

It's a warm pad.

And particularly with your backdrops here, it's very quiet.

It's nice for the day-to-day.

The entire white generation is moving.

You eat the style.

It's changing this time.

It looks good for a couple of days.

This is beautiful.

We don't want to take down a beer.

I want to have a chance tonight.

I want to give you a little memento.

These are the, you've seen that seal.

Here it is in complex.

Thank you very much.

I appreciate the mention.

Thank you very much.

Are you a golfer?

Yes, sir.

I'll give you something else.

Listen here.

Come on, come on.

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