President Nixon discusses a personnel matter regarding a formal letter of recommendation for an individual, identified as 'Mel.' He expresses high praise for the individual's performance over the previous two and a half years and explicitly requests a positive addition to their official employment record. The discussion reflects the President's personal interest in ensuring this associate receives formal recognition and long-term professional credit.
On June 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:55 am and 9:20 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 508-009 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 508-009
Date: June 2, 1971
Time: Unknown between 8:55 am and 9:20 am
Location: Oval Office
The President dictated a note to Melvin R. Laird
Attachment to formal letter
-Commendation for unknown person
The President dictated a letter to Laird
US military
-Ceremonial duties
-President’s view
[This conversation continues as Conversation No. 508-11]
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White House Tapes of the Nixon Administration, 1971-1973
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, NARA Online Public Access Catalog Identifier: 597542This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.