Conversation 535-008

TapeTape 535StartFriday, July 2, 1971 at 11:32 AMEndFriday, July 2, 1971 at 11:32 AMTape start time02:30:48Tape end time02:31:06ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  [Unknown person(s)]Recording deviceOval Office

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.

Presidential photographyPublic relationsWhite House logisticsMedia strategy

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.

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

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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.