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Conversation 829-025

TapeTape 829StartTuesday, January 2, 1973 at 9:03 AMEndTuesday, January 2, 1973 at 9:28 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President)Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon dictates a formal public statement honoring Roberto Clemente following the baseball legend's recent death in a plane crash. The President emphasizes the widespread admiration and respect Clemente earned from sports fans worldwide. This tribute highlights the President's efforts to officially recognize Clemente's legacy as one of the era's preeminent athletes.

Roberto ClementeBaseballPublic statementSportsPresidential tribute
AudioNARA Description

On January 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:03 am and 9:28 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 829-025 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 829-25

Date: January 2, 1973
Time: Unknown between 9:03 am and 9:28 am.
Location: Oval Office

The President dictated a statement.

       Statement
             -Roberto W. Clemente
                  -Admiration of sports fans
                  -Baseball

[This statement continues as Conversation No. 829-27]
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Every sports fan.
Admired and respected, Roberto Clemente.
As one of the greatest baseball players of our time.
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