Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 516 › Conversation 516-007
Nixon with unidentified visitors in the Oval Office on Presidential…
Thursday, June 10, 1971 · 12:56 PM ET · Oval Office · 7 sec
AI Summary
President Nixon met with an unknown individual in the Oval Office to address a specific presidential decision. Although the recording is brief, it captures the conclusion of their interaction as the guest departed immediately following the discussion. The primary focus of the meeting centered on the implementation or finalization of this executive choice.
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NARA Description
On June 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at 12:56 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 516-007 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 516-7
Date: June 10, 1971
Time: 12:56 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with an unknown man
President’s decision
The unknown man left at 12:56 pmAlso recorded on June 10, 1971
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Cite this conversation
Conversation 516-007, June 10, 1971. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/516-007 (accessed October 12, 2026).