{"conversationCode":"535-011","tapeNumber":535,"conversationNumber":11,"identifier":"37-wht-conversation-535-011","startDateTime":"1971-07-02T15:39:00.000Z","endDateTime":"1971-07-02T15:41:00.000Z","startDate":"2-Jul-1971","startTime":"11:39 AM","endDate":"2-Jul-1971","endTime":"11:41 AM","dateCertainty":"certain","timeCertainty":"certain","participants":"Nixon, Richard M. (President); Newbrand, Robert J.; Newbrand, Robert J. (Mrs.); Newbrand, Janice; Newbrand, Patricia; Newbrand, Michael; Butterfield, Alexander P.;","description":"On July 2, 1971, 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. 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Newbrand\n         -Move to Florida\n\n     Arrangements for photograph\n\n     Presidential gifts\n\n     Appreciation for Newbrand's work\n\nNewbrand et al. left at 11:41 am","filename":["535-011.mp3"],"tapeStart":"02:38:07","tapeEnd":"02:40:28","participantsList":["Nixon, Richard M. (President)","Newbrand, Robert J.","Newbrand, Robert J. 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Newbrand and his family, accompanied by Alexander P. Butterfield. The visit served as a formal gesture of appreciation for Newbrand's service dating back to 1968, as he prepared to relocate to Florida. The encounter included a commemorative photo session and the presentation of official presidential gifts to the family.","topics":["Robert J. 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