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Conversation 508-011

TapeTape 508StartWednesday, June 2, 1971 at 8:55 AMEndWednesday, June 2, 1971 at 9:20 AMTape start time00:19:11Tape end time00:21:40ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President)Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon consulted with Alexander P. Butterfield and Rose Mary Woods to address equipment malfunctions regarding his dictation process. The group also coordinated logistical details for upcoming events, specifically planning protocol for a meeting with Anastasio Somoza Debayle and organizing gifts and arrangements for the 80th Congressional Club reception. Additionally, Nixon prepared for an upcoming congressional briefing on international economic policy involving Peter G. Peterson.

Presidential schedulingWhite House ceremonial dutiesDictation equipmentAnastasio Somoza DebayleInternational economic policyCongressional Club reception
AudioNARA Description

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 508-011 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 508-011

Date: June 2, 1971
Time: Unknown between 8:55 am and 9:20 am
Location: Oval Office

The President dictated a letter to Melvin R. Laird
[This is a continuation of Conversation No. 508-9]

     US military
         -Ceremonial duties
                 -President’s view
                 -Military District of Washington
                 -President’s visits to foreign nations

                                                                              Conversation No. 508-012

Date: June 2, 1971
Time: 9:20 am - 9:40 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Alexander P. Butterfield and Rose Mary Woods

     President’s dictation equipment
           -Malfunction
           -Peter G. Peterson
           -Malfunction
           -Manolo Sanchez

Woods left at an unknown time before 9:40 am

     The President’s schedule
          -80th Congressional Club reception June 3
                -Mr. and Mrs. Carl B. Albert
          -Meeting with Anastasio Somoza Debayle
                -Tone
                -Henry A. Kissinger
                -Major General James D. (“Don”) Hughes
                -Maurice H. Stans
                -Meeting protocol
                      -Mrs. Somoza
                      -Marion A. Smoak
                      -William R. Codus
          -80th Congressional Club reception June 3
                -Physical arrangements
                      -Number of attendees
                -Gifts for attendees
                      -Ash trays, cocktail glasses, cuff links

     The President’s dictation equipment
          -Woods

     Forthcoming Congressional Club reception
          -Gifts

     The President’s schedule
          -Congressional briefing, June 8, 1971
               -International economic policy
               -Peterson
               -Timing

               -Location
           -Somoza
               -Kissinger
               -H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman

Butterfield left at 9:40 am
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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.

Over the past two and a half years, I have been greatly impressed and obviously proud of the performance of all the military units who have participated in the ceremonies in the White House.
I would like to commend the military to Washington for the superb manner in which they have supervised the planning and execution of the numerous to be held for
American foreign visitors.
Received an official announcement from the President.
In over 50 countries abroad, the official welcomes have always been warm, and outstanding.
Terrific.
and style is great.
And it's no wonder that in the world at this time there's a better job than we do in Washington.
Through their quality and how impressed they were.
Smartness and perfection.
And of letter and of tape.
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