President Nixon hosted Stanley H. Bear, a longtime doctor and associate, along with his wife and children for a brief Oval Office meeting. The visit served as a social courtesy to acknowledge the family, during which the President exchanged pleasantries, presented gifts, and arranged for a special White House tour. Nixon also expressed personal gratitude for Bear's years of loyal professional service as the family prepared to depart.
On July 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Stanley H. Bear, Mrs. Stanley H. Bear, Susan Bear, Vickie Bear, Nancy Bear, David Bear, and James D. ("Don") Hughes met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:31 pm to 12:35 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 542-007 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 542-7
Date: July 22, 1971
Time: 12:31 pm - 12:35 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Stanley H. Bear, Mrs. Stanley H. Bear, Susan Bear, Vicki Bear, Nancy
Bear, David Bear and James D. Hughes.
Introductions
-Mrs. Bear
-Home state
-Children
-Ages
Arrangements for photograph
Presidential gifts
Bear
-Work for the President
Special White House tour
Bear et al. left at 12:35 pm.This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.