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Conversation 829-028

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 tribute to Roberto Clemente, highlighting his selfless character and humanitarian spirit. The President emphasizes Clemente's tragic death while on a mission of mercy to deliver relief supplies to victims of the devastating earthquake in Managua, Nicaragua. This recording serves as a drafting session for a public statement intended to honor Clemente's legacy of generosity.

Roberto ClementeNicaragua earthquakeHumanitarian aidPresidential statementsTributes
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 829-028 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 829-28

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

The President dictated a statement.

[This is a continuation of Conversation No. 829-27]

       Roberto W. Clemente's qualities
            -Earthquake in Managua, Nicaragua
                  -Relief contributions
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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We are reminded that he deserves even greater respect and admiration for his splendid qualities as a generous and kind
He sacrificed his life on a mission of mercy.
and the best memorial we can build to his memory.
He's incredibly generous.
for the relief of those.
He was trying to help actually earthquake victims.
Nicaragua.
That's the end of the day.
Bring it in to me and I'll correct you.
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