Conversation 519-013

TapeTape 519StartMonday, June 14, 1971 at 4:30 PMEndMonday, June 14, 1971 at 4:34 PMTape start time04:03:23Tape end time04:05:53ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Bull, Stephen B.; Butterfield, Alexander P.; Hodgson, James D.Recording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon met with staff members Stephen Bull, Alexander Butterfield, and Secretary of Labor James Hodgson to discuss the television coverage of a recent wedding. The participants reviewed the broadcast, with the President expressing particular satisfaction regarding the production quality and timing of the footage. Nixon concluded the brief meeting by requesting that the segment be replayed for an additional thirty minutes.

Presidential scheduleTelevision coverageWeddingMedia relationsWhite House operations

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NARA Description

On June 14, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, Alexander P. Butterfield, and James D. Hodgson met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:30 pm to 4:34 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 519-013 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 519-13

Date: June 14, 1971
Time: 4:30 pm - 4:34 pm
Location: Oval Office

Stephen B. Bull met with Alexander P. Butterfield and James D. Hodgson

     President’s schedule

     Wedding
         -Television coverage

The President entered at an unknown time after 4:30 pm

     President’s schedule

The President, et al. left at 4:34 pm

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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That was beautiful, son.

I saw that so many times.

That timing was perfect.

I want to remember that face.

Yes, Mr.

What if I put it on for about 30 minutes?

Thank you.

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