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Conversation 535-003

TapeTape 535StartFriday, July 2, 1971 at 9:04 AMEndFriday, July 2, 1971 at 9:15 AMTape start time00:11:43Tape end time00:12:57ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  [Unknown person(s)]Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon consulted with an associate regarding specific personal wardrobe orders through Freeman Brothers. He requested several pairs of lightweight gray and blue slacks, emphasizing a preference for a fuller cut that remains appropriate for both casual wear and golf. The conversation concluded with instructions to use his existing sizing pattern to ensure consistency in fit and appearance.

Richard NixonWardrobeFreeman BrothersPersonal apparelClothing preferences
AudioNARA Description

On July 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:04 am to 9:15 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 535-003 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 535-3

Date: July 2, 1971
Time: 9:04 am - 9:15 am
Location: Oval Office

The President talked with an unknown person.

     The President's telephone line

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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 01/14/2020.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]
[535-003-w001]
[Duration: 1m 12s]

     The President’s wardrobe
          -Freeman Brothers
               -Clothing requests
                     -Preference in color and material
                     -Quantity

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Transcript (AI-Generated)

This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

How's the phone working?
Fine?
What I want you to do is to get the training people.
I forgot to mention one thing.
I ordered a couple more sport coats for treatment.
But I would like them to make some slacks.
I don't know.
The slacks should be gray and blue.
And then the gray and blue makes you go with the sport coats.
I prefer those colors.
And
lightweight, but not just flimsy, but, you know, the lightweight, like they have in my summer suits that they make for me, the lightweight thing.
And be sure that they put cleats in them.
In other words, I like slacks a little fuller because I might sometimes play golf with them, but not missing golf slacks, but they don't repeat all sorts of things.
I don't want that.
I've had this too since I got this on me because of the better appearance of the slacks.
I'm going to make the slacks on the old, probably the old pattern, which I'm presently wearing.
I don't know how to do it.
I don't know how to do it.
And then you have a couple pairs, two or three pairs of slacks.
Anything they select will be fine.
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