President Nixon met with Ruth Bunche to express his personal condolences and profound respect following the recent passing of her husband, the distinguished diplomat Ralph Bunche. The President recalled their shared connection through UCLA and lauded Ralph Bunche’s character and global contributions to peace. Nixon concluded the brief meeting by assuring Ruth Bunche that the administration would appropriately honor her husband’s legacy in official statements.
On December 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Ruth A. Bunche met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:12 am to 9:13 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 633-002 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 633-002 Date: December 9, 1971 Time: 9:12 am - 9:13 am Location: Oval Office The President talked with Ruth H. Bunche. [See Conversation No. 16-66]
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