Conversation 720-008

On May 5, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Delbert L. Latta, Delbert Springer, John E. Nidecker, Jill Springer, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:09 pm to 12:15 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 720-008 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 720-8

Date: May 5, 1972
Time: 12:09 pm –12:15 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Delbert L. Latta, Delbert Springer, Mrs. Delbert Springer, Jill Springer,
and John E. Nidecker; the White House photographer was present at the beginning of the
meeting.

     Greetings
          -Latta
          -Springer
          -Mrs. Springer
          -Miss Springer

     Photographs

     Springer's woodcarving
          -The President’s praise
          -Time spent

     Photographs
          -Arrangement

     Wood

                                         (rev. Jan-02)

              -Type and amount used

      Springer's hometown
           -Size
           -Small-town America
                 -The President’s view
           -Latta
                 -The President’s view
                 -Support for the President

      Gifts
              -Cuff links
              -Bow
              -Ashtray

      Jill Springer
            -First name
            -Request for President's autograph
                  -For Jill
                  -For Rose Ellen
            -Gift of pen

      White House tour

      Goodbyes
          -Latta

Latta, et al., left at 12:15 pm.