President Nixon met with actress Corinne Griffith and Roger E. Johnson in the Oval Office, accompanied by a photographer to document the occasion. The conversation was largely social, touching upon Washington Redskins games, Griffith’s residence in Los Angeles, and the President's recent interactions with J. Edgar Hoover. Nixon concluded the meeting by presenting Griffith with a presidential gift, a compact featuring the presidential seal, while acknowledging her continued support.
On June 3, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Corrine Griffith, Roger E. Johnson, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:09 pm to 12:13 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 509-007 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 509-007
Date: June 3, 1971
Time: 12:09 pm - 12:13 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Corinne Griffith and Roger E. Johnson; the White House photographer
was present at the beginning of the meeting
Introductions
Arrangements for Oliver F. (“Ollie”) Atkins’ photographs
J. Edgar Hoover
President’s attendance at Washington Redskins games
Griffith’s home
-Los Angeles
Mayor of Los Angeles Norris Poulson and Mrs. Poulson
Mayor of Beverly Hills [(Forename unknown) Bates?] and wife
Virginia Knight, wife of Goodwin Knight
Regards to Thelma C. (Ryan) (“Pat”) Nixon
Presentation of gifts by President
-Compact
Vietnam
Griffith and Johnson left at 12:13 pmThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.