This recording captures a brief, routine administrative exchange between two unidentified individuals regarding the testing of security alarms. The participants discuss door sensors and protocol for entering and exiting the Oval Office. No substantive policy matters or political developments are addressed during the brief interaction.
On July 20, 1971, unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:05 am and 10:23 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 540-013 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 540-13
Date: July 20, 1971
Time: Unknown between 8:05 am and 10:23 am
Location: Oval Office
An unknown man talked with an unknown man.
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[Previous archivists categorized this section as unintelligible. It has been rereviewed and
cleared for release. The withdrawal is now categorized as a PRMPA Federal Statute (A) and
was reviewed under deed of gift 01/21/2020.]
[Federal Statute]
[540-013-w001]
[Duration: 17s]
[Conversation No. 540-13A]
Alarm check
-Door
-Permission to enter and exit rom
[End of telephone conversation]
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