Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 537 › Conversation 537-005
Nixon White House recording on Oval Office and Building Maintenance
Monday, July 5, 1971 · 6:15 PM–6:27 PM ET · Oval Office · 1 min
AI Summary
An unidentified individual entered the Oval Office to address a brief administrative matter regarding the lighting of the room. The participants confirmed the status of the lights before the recording concluded shortly thereafter. This exchange holds no historical significance beyond the logistical operation of the White House environment.
- Oval Office
- Building Maintenance
- Administrative Procedures
- Lighting
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NARA Description
On July 5, 1971, unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:15 pm and 6:27 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 537-005 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 537-005
Date: July 5, 1971
Time: Unknown between 6:15 pm and 6:27 pm
Location: Oval Office
Unknown men entered
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[Previous non-historical (H) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 11/30/2017. Segment
cleared for release.]
[Non-Historical]
[537-005-w001]
[Duration: 1m]
Lights
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Cite this conversation
Conversation 537-005, July 5, 1971. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/537-005 (accessed October 13, 2026).