Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 515
Nixon White House Tape 515 (June 9, 1971)
5 conversations · Oval Office · about 1 hr 16 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Butterfield, Lombardi, Larkin, Mulcahy
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield held a brief, one-minute meeting in the Oval Office. The participants discussed an unidentified female individual, noting her unique status. No further context or significant policy decisions were documented during this short exchange.
President Nixon met with Marie Lombardi and a large group of associates in the Oval Office to discuss the Vince Lombardi Memorial fund and the broader societal value of sports. The conversation focused on the role of athletics in fostering character, discipline, and competitive drive, with Nixon sharing personal anecdotes about his own experiences as a student-athlete. The meeting concluded with the President presenting commemorative gifts, including cufflinks and golf balls, and pledging his personal financial support to the memorial fund.
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate a meeting with his tailors. They decided that the tailors should be brought directly into the Oval Office for the appointment. The brief discussion focused exclusively on the logistics and venue of this personal scheduling matter.
President Richard M. Nixon met with Anthony T. Rossi and Acheille Mongelli in the Oval Office to discuss his personal wardrobe and tailoring requirements. The group reviewed various fabric samples, colors, and cuts, with a specific focus on achieving a professional appearance for television appearances. Nixon ultimately made decisions regarding the style and fit of his suits, emphasizing the need for comfort and a tailored silhouette.
President Nixon, H.R. Haldeman, and Rose Mary Woods discuss a piece of writing by Terry McKinney that articulates a populist defense of middle-class American values against perceived "anti-American" cultural influence. Nixon praises the text, deciding it should be circulated within the White House and suggesting he may use it for a future speech. The participants also coordinate logistics for an upcoming wedding reception, including potential outings to Camp Hoover and managing the President’s family engagements.