{"conversationCode":"541-003","tapeNumber":541,"conversationNumber":3,"identifier":"37-wht-conversation-541-003","startDateTime":"1971-07-21T21:04:00.000Z","endDateTime":"1971-07-21T21:07:00.000Z","startDate":"21-Jul-1971","startTime":"5:04 PM","endDate":"21-Jul-1971","endTime":"5:07 PM","dateCertainty":"certain","timeCertainty":"estimated","participants":"Nixon, Richard M. (President); [Unknown person(s)];","description":"On July 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:04 pm and 5:07 pm. 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The discussion centers on evaluating the suitability of individuals for a specific role, with a focus on a candidate referred to as 'Ffwrdd' and mentions of 'Judd.' 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