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Conversation 611-010

TapeTape 611StartTuesday, November 2, 1971 at 12:31 PMEndTuesday, November 2, 1971 at 12:33 PMTape start time03:55:37Tape end time03:57:03ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Longworth, Alice Roosevelt;  Hughes, James D. ("Don")Recording deviceOval Office
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.

Coast GuardCeremonial presentationOval OfficeAlexander R. LarzelereGift exchange
AudioNARA 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.
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

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.
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