Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 509 › Conversation 509-001
Nixon, Leavitt & Staggers on Oval Office and Photo Opportunity
Tuesday, June 1, 1971 · 12:07 PM–12:09 PM ET · Oval Office · 3 min
AI Summary
President Nixon held a brief, informal meeting with Representative Harley O. Staggers, John E. Nidecker, and Mary Kay Leavitt to facilitate a photo opportunity. The discussion primarily served as a ceremonial exchange, involving the presentation of gifts and light conversation regarding Leavitt’s background and schooling. The President shared brief reflections on his own college experiences before concluding the visit.
- Oval Office
- Photo Opportunity
- Ceremonial Visit
- Harley O. Staggers
- Personal Anecdotes
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NARA Description
On June 1, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Mary Kay Leavitt, Harley O. Staggers, John E. Nidecker, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:07 pm to 12:09 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 509-001 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 509-001
Date: June 1, 1971
Time: 12:07 pm - 12:09 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Mary Kay Leavitt, Harley O. Staggers, and John E. Nidecker; the White
House photographer was present at the beginning of the meeting
Introductions
Arrangements for photograph
Leavitt’s background
-School
-Father
Presentation of gifts by President
President’s college experiences
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Cite this conversation
Conversation 509-001, June 1, 1971. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/509-001 (accessed September 28, 2026).