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Conversation 783-013

TapeTape 783StartTuesday, September 19, 1972 at 12:13 PMEndTuesday, September 19, 1972 at 12:15 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Fisher, O. Clark;  Nidecker, John E.;  White House photographerRecording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon met with Representative O. Clark Fisher and aide John E. Nidecker to exchange pleasantries and engage in a brief photo opportunity. The discussion focused on historical reflections regarding the 80th Congress, the President's past labor committee experiences, and updates on former Representative James P. Richards. The meeting concluded with Nixon presenting commemorative presidential cuff links and a pin to his guests.

O. Clark FisherJames P. Richards80th CongressPresidential giftsLabor CommitteeWhite House photography
AudioNARA Description

On September 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, O. Clark Fisher, John E. Nidecker, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:13 pm to 12:15 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 783-013 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 783-13

Date: September 19, 1972
Time: 12:13 pm - 12:15 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with O. Clark Fisher and John E. Nidecker; the White House photographer
was present at the beginning of the meeting.

             Greetings

             [Photograph session]

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BEGIN WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1
[Personal returnable]
[Duration: 41s        ]

END WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1

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             Labor Committee
                -The President’s experience
                -Fisher
                -80th Congress

                                          (rev. Nov-03)

                 -The President’s meeting with Thomas S. Gettys, September 14, 1972
                 -James P. Richards
                     -Age
                     -Christian A. Herter Committee
                     -Foreign Affairs Committee

             Presentation of gifts by the President
                 -Cuff links
                      -Presidential seal
                 -Pin
                      -For wife
                          -Presidential seal

Fisher and Nidecker left at 12:15 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.

who's now in the Congress of Dick Richards' district, you know, from South Carolina.
And Dick now is Dick Richards.
He's now 79 years old, you know.
You know Dick.
He was unheard of for a day.
And Dick was marvelous, man.
Chairman of the Foreign Affairs.
He just decided he'd go home.
But I'm just thinking of him.
But you ought to still look around.
You ought to still look around.
Now look, if you come in here, these are the brand new presidential couplets with the seals in them.
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