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Conversation 697-011

TapeTape 697StartThursday, March 30, 1972 at 11:39 AMEndThursday, March 30, 1972 at 11:42 AMTape start time02:06:47Tape end time02:13:43ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Eisenhower, Julie NixonRecording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Richard Nixon met with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, in the Oval Office to discuss personal gifts and upcoming professional engagements. The brief exchange focused on a unique dwarf tree gifted from China and a custom-made item featuring the presidential seal. Additionally, the two discussed Julie’s organizational activities and her interest in the production of the musical 'Jesus Christ Superstar.'

ChinaPresidential giftsJulie Nixon EisenhowerPersonal correspondenceJesus Christ Superstar
AudioNARA Description

On March 30, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:39 am to 11:42 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 697-011 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 697-11

Date: March 30, 1972
Time: 11:39 am - 11:42 am
Location: Oval Office

The President talked with Julie Nixon Eisenhower.

[See Conversation No. 22-51; one item has been withdrawn]
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

That is from China, you know, the dwarf tree.
That came from China.
This is the dwarf tree.
That's quite famous in nature.
This is a rather unique piece.
It's one of its kind in the world.
Ambassador Annenberg had it made by the people at the presidential seal.
All cards, sir.
Yes, sir.
No, I didn't.
Oh, my precious thing.
Oh, this is very good.
This is Julie's group.
And I think it would be great if she had done it before.
If she hadn't, she would be there by then.
Well, we appreciate your friendship through the years.
Super Christ or Super Star?
Super Star.
Super Star.
Okay.
Super Star.
Okay.
Goodbye.
Oh, yeah, of course.
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