President Nixon met with his close friend Charles G. "Bebe" Rebozo to discuss personal logistics and preparations for an upcoming social gathering. The conversation included arrangements for Billy Graham's arrival in Florida, the scheduling of the President's speech for the following day, and coordination with First Lady Pat Nixon regarding dinner plans and guest etiquette. These discussions focused on balancing professional obligations with personal travel and private hospitality.
On May 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Charles G. ("Bebe") Rebozo, White House operator, and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:07 pm and 6:34 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 503-024 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 503-24
Date: May 21, 1971
Time: Unknown after 6:07 pm until 6:34 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Charles G. (“Bebe”) Rebozo.
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[Personal Returnable]
[503-024-w001]
[Duration: 1m 6s]
William F. (“Billy”) Graham
-Arrival in Florida
The President’s speech on May 22, 1971
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[The President talked with the White House operator at an unknown time between 6:07 pm and
6:26 pm]
[Conversation No. 503-24A]
[See Conversation No. 3-111]
[End of telephone conversation]
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[Personal Returnable]
[503-024-w002]
[Duration: 12s]
Refreshments
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Previous announcement
-Strategic Arms Limitation Talks [SALT]
-Antiballistic missile [ABM]
-Soviet Union
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[Personal Returnable]
[503-024-w004]
[Duration: 2m]
[Conversation No. 503-24B]
The President talked with Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon between 6:26 pm and 6:28 pm
[See Conversation No. 003-112]
[End of telephone conversation]
Trip to Florida
-Julie Nixon Eisenhower [Dwight] David Eisenhower, II
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The President and Rebozo left at 6:34 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.