Conversation 639-017

TapeTape 639StartSaturday, December 18, 1971 at 5:05 PMEndSaturday, December 18, 1971 at 5:12 PMTape start time01:52:26Tape end time01:54:22ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); [Unknown person(s)]Recording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon consulted with General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. regarding the identity of an individual named John A. Becker. The brief exchange focused on clarifying this person's background or professional status as part of an inquiry into the President's schedule. No further policy decisions were recorded during this short administrative interaction.

Alexander M. Haig, Jr.Presidential ScheduleJohn A. BeckerPersonnelOval Office

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NARA Description

On December 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:05 pm and 5:12 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 639-017 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 639-17

Date: December 18, 1971
Time: Unknown between 5:05 pm and 5:12 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President talked with an unknown person.

     Gen. Alexander M. Haig, Jr.

     President’s schedule
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                          NIXON PRESIDENTIAL MATERIALS STAFF

                                     Tape Subject Log
                                       (rev. 10/06)

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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You know, his, uh, I don't know if he's John, but his name is John A. Becker.

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