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Nixon with unidentified visitors in the Oval Office on Presidential…

Friday, July 2, 1971 · 11:32 AM ET · Oval Office · 26 sec

ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); [Unknown person(s)]Conversation535-008 on Tape 535 (tape position 02:30:48–02:31:06)StartFriday, July 2, 1971 at 11:32 AMEndFriday, July 2, 1971 at 11:32 AMRecording deviceOval OfficeSourceNixon Library record for 535-008 ↗

AI Summary

President Nixon consulted with an unknown female staff member regarding the logistical arrangements for his upcoming presidential photo opportunities. The discussion centered on changing the format of these sessions to a standing position rather than a seated one. The meeting concluded with a mutual agreement on the effectiveness of implementing this new approach for future press engagements.

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I was thinking a few minutes ago, I'd like to probably use the presidential announcement, he's going to be coming on a stand-up basis rather than sitting down.
I should think so.
Or we might say that's going to come in, and I might consider it.

NARA Description

On July 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at 11:32 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 535-008 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 535-8

Date: July 2, 1971
Time: 11:32 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with an unknown woman.

     The President's photo meetings with staff members
          -Arrangements

The unknown woman left at 11:32 am

Also recorded on July 2, 1971

  • 535-006 11:27 AM · 3 min — President Richard M. Nixon, Oliver F. ("Ollie") Atkins, Marjorie P. Acker, Herbert A. Peterson, Mrs. Herbert A. Peterson, Debra Peterson, Eric Peterson, and Jeffrey Peterson met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:27 am to 11:29 am.
  • 535-007 11:29 AM · 2 min — President Richard M. Nixon, Robert G. Houdek, Robert G. Houdek, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., Ronald L. Ziegler, and Oliver F. ("Ollie") Atkins met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:29 am to 11:32 am.
  • 535-009 11:32 AM · 4 min — President Richard M. Nixon, Lane Dwinell, Elizabeth (Cushman) Dwinell, Alexander P. Butterfield, and Oliver F. ("Ollie") Atkins met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:32 am to 11:36 am.
  • 535-010 11:36 AM · 3 min — President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield [?], Eleuterio Mendozo, Mrs. Eleuterio Mendozo, Elizabeth Mendozo, and James D. ("Don") Hughes met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:36 am to 11:39 am.
  • 535-011 11:39 AM · 2 min — President Richard M. Nixon, Robert J. Newbrand, Mrs. Robert J. Newbrand, Janice Newbrand, Patricia Newbrand, Michael Newbrand, and Alexander P. Butterfield met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:39 am to 11:41 am.
  • 535-012 11:41 AM · 19 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:41 am and 11:43 am.
  • 535-013 11:43 AM · 10 min — President Richard M. Nixon, Wimer D. Mizell, Eddie Bane, Larry Calufetti, Benny Castillo, Bob Ellenberger, John Caneira, Nell Ellenberger, Ron Fraser, Doug Gerlach, Marty Harrington, Peter Helt, Tony Hewitt, Cliff Holland, Fred Lynn, Bill McClain, Roger McGill, Fred Mims, Paul Patterson, Jeff Port, Ken Reed, Jay Smith, Jack Smitheran, Tim Steele, Jackson Todd, Al Torregano, Bobby Winkles, and Elinor Winkles met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:43 am to 11:52 am.
  • 535-014 11:54 AM · 6 min — President Richard M. Nixon, Roman C. Pucinski, Orlando Rivera, and Arthur Fagan met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:54 am to 11:57 am.

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Cite this conversation

Conversation 535-008, July 2, 1971. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/535-008 (accessed October 23, 2026).