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Nixon, Hughes & Longworth on Coast Guard and Ceremonial presentation

Tuesday, November 2, 1971 · 12:31 PM–12:33 PM ET · Oval Office · 1 min

ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Longworth, Alice Roosevelt; Hughes, James D. ("Don")Conversation611-010 on Tape 611 (tape position 03:55:37–03:57:03)StartTuesday, November 2, 1971 at 12:31 PMEndTuesday, November 2, 1971 at 12:33 PMRecording deviceOval OfficeSourceNixon Library record for 611-010 ↗

AI Summary

President Nixon met with Alexander R. Larzelere and James D. Hughes to facilitate a ceremonial meeting and the presentation of gifts to Larzelere’s family. The discussion remained informal, focusing on the presence of the Coast Guard and the recognition of Larzelere’s professional background. The interaction concluded with the President ensuring that photographic mementos and copies of the event were provided to the attendees.

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Well, I understand you've got the Coast Guard now represented, but why don't you get over here by your flag so they can stare at you.
See how beautiful your flag is?
Okay.
He's a doctor.
He's a doctor.
He's a doctor.
He's a doctor.
Yes, sir.
That's true.
Help us out a lot, isn't it?
That's a great thing to do, isn't it?
We've got to get you a copy.
We've got sons.
Yes, sir.
They're supposed to get you a copy.
Three of them?
Three sons?
Yes, sir.
Well, I've got to get one.
You too.
You too.
You too.
I told you that.
Thank you very much.
Don't get me in a rush.
Oh, I know.
I'll let you remember to be sure that I will.
Thank you very much.
Great to see you.
We're glad to have you aboard.

NARA Description

On November 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Alice Roosevelt Longworth, and James D. ("Don") Hughes met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:31 pm to 12:33 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 611-010 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 611-10

Date: November 2, 1971
Time: 12:31 pm - 12:33 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Alexander R. Larzelere and James D. (“Don”) Hughes; the White House
photographer was present at the beginning of the meeting.

     Coast Guard
     Successor

     Boats

     Presentation of gifts by the President
          -Larzelere's family

Larzelere and Hughes left at 12:33 pm.

Also recorded on November 2, 1971

  • 611-006 12:24 PM · 2 min — President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:24 pm and 12:27 pm.
  • 611-007 12:27 PM · 27 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:27 pm and 12:31 pm.
  • 611-008 12:27 PM · 12 sec — Stephen B. Bull and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:27 pm and 12:31 pm.
  • 611-009 12:27 PM · 29 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:27 pm and 12:31 pm.
  • 611-011 12:33 PM · 16 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:33 pm and 12:34 pm.
  • 611-012 12:34 PM · 7 min — President Richard M. Nixon, Stanley M. Greenfield, Richard J. Grunewald, John W. Larson, Phillip A. Loomis, Dudley C. Mecum, Raymond L. Telles, Jr., Joseph Wright, Frederic V. Malek, and Daniel T. Kinsley met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:34 pm to 12:40 pm.
  • 611-013 12:40 PM · 14 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:40 pm to 12:41 pm.
  • 611-014 12:41 PM · 2 min — President Richard M. Nixon, Michael R. Schranth, Mrs. Michael R. Schranth, William L. Schrauth, Mrs. William L. Schrauth, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:41 pm to 12:43 pm.

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Cite this conversation

Conversation 611-010, November 2, 1971. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/611-010 (accessed September 30, 2026).