Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 555-016
Date: Thursday, August 5, 1971 at 8:50 PM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Woods, Rose Mary; Brown, Jim
Recording device: Oval Office
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/555-016
National Archives Catalog: https://catalog.archives.gov/id/417178775 (NAID 417178775)

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[0:09] which is attached, was made by an eight, ten-year-old boy who handed it to me when I walked down the fence after speaking at the Isle of Dan dedication.
[0:34] I would like to send him a letter and an autographed picture.
[0:36] The letter will read, Dear Tim.
[0:36] This is the Tim.
[0:37] You will note that his father is dressed in his dresses on the opposite side.
[1:02] I want you to know how much I appreciated your hands in the drawing that you made while I was speaking at the late dedication in Iowa last Saturday, period.
[1:06] You obviously have a great talent.
[1:27] And I...
[1:28] I would expect that you may well become either one of our foremost artists or cartoonists in the years ahead.
[1:39] I'll close it in an autographed color.
[1:54] Photographed.
[1:55] One day I'm gonna visit you in the middle of the vacation.
[1:56] Sure.
[1:56] And then I'll call you back then.
[1:57] I would like to send a picture.
[2:14] This is a Jim Brown football player.
[2:39] Here, Jim.
[2:39] On Saturday afternoon, after returning from the Hall of Fame ceremony, I had a chance to catch the... that you made at the Hall of Fame when you were inducted.
[2:43] Well, perfect.
[2:45] I particularly, uh, I think millions of Americans will appreciate the fact that you've... ...remembered your... ...Francisco... ...Manhattan... ...it's a tributary to them.
[3:12] After you've reached the pinnacle of both sports...
[3:18] Passport for the Narcissist 7.