Conversation 575-001

On September 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, David C. Hoopes, Lorenzo N. Hoopes, White House photographer, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 1:13 pm to 1:15 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 575-001 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 575-1

Date: September 17, 1971
Time: 1:13 pm - 1:15 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with David C. Hoopes and Lorenzo N. Hoopes.

The White House photographer was present at the beginning of the meeting.

[This recording begins at an unknown time while the meeting is in progress]

     David Hoopes

     Photograph
          -Oliver F. (“Ollie”) Atkins

     Presidential gifts
          -Cufflinks

     White House staff

     Lorenzo Hoopes's work with Safeway

     Alpha Beta stores
          -San Clemente, California

     The President's economic policy
          -Chairman's reaction
          -Safeway's advertisement

     Robert McGowan

H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman entered at an unknown time before 1:15 pm.

     Presidential gifts

     California education
          -Coordinating council
          -Situation
                -Ronald W. Reagan
                     -Unknown appointee

Hoopes and Hoopes left at 1:15 pm