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Conversation 831-004

TapeTape 831StartWednesday, January 3, 1973 at 10:50 AMEndWednesday, January 3, 1973 at 11:00 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Woods, Rose MaryRecording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon consulted with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to arrange a retirement or appreciation gift for Alexander M. Haig, Jr. He requested that Woods prepare an inscribed music box to be presented to Haig during a scheduled ceremony at the White House where Haig would receive the Distinguished Service Medal. The president specified that the gift's inscription should convey gratitude for Haig's dedicated service to the nation.

Alexander M. Haig Jr.Rose Mary WoodsPresidential giftsDistinguished Service MedalWhite House staff
AudioNARA Description

On January 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:50 am and 11:00 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 831-004 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 831-4

Date: January 3, 1973
Time: Unknown between 10:50 am and 11:00 am
Location: Oval Office

The President talked with Rose Mary Woods.
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                                                       Conversation No. 831-4 (cont’d)

      Dinner with Alexander M. Haig, Jr.

      Gift for Haig
            -Music box
            -Inscription
            -Card
            -Presentation
                  -Distinguished Service Medal
                  -Fort Myer
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

I think he sent him over to, you know, sing along for him or something, but I don't know.
But I had a, I was patting him here.
But I was wondering if we could get one of those music boxes ready for him.
Or who?
Fine.
The song, I don't think it makes any difference.
I guess the thought would be very nice.
If you could get something,
Just make a penchant for appreciation for his dedicated service to the nation.
Something like that.
A little card to that insider.
Oh, yeah, a card, sure.
Okay, if you'll do that, I would like to have it so that I can give it to him tomorrow.
All right.
Well, I see I can have him.
See, he's coming in here for the presentation of the medal.
That's where I'll participate.
Okay.
Thank you.
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