Conversation: 832-004
Prev: 832-003 Next: 832-005Start Date: Wednesday, January 3, 1973 8:43 PM
End Date: Wednesday, January 3, 1973 9:02 PM
Participants:
Nixon, Richard M. (President); Galbreath, Daniel M.; Giusti, Dave; Blass, Stephen; Moore, Richard A.; Atkins, Oliver F. ("Ollie"); Bull, Stephen B.Recording Device: Oval Office
NARA Description:
On January 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Daniel M. Galbreath, Dave Giusti, Stephen Blass, Richard A. Moore, Oliver F. ("Ollie") Atkins, and Stephen B. Bull met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:43 pm and 4:02 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 832-004 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding Aid:
Conversation No. 832-4
Date: January 3, 1973
Time: Unknown between 3:43 pm and 4:02 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Daniel M. Galbreath, Dave Giusti, Stephen Blass, and Richard A.
Moore; The White House photographer and members of the press were present near the end of
the meeting.
Introductions
The President's interest in baseball
-1971 World Series
-Baltimore Orioles
-1960 World Series
-William Maxeroski's home run
Roberto W. Clemente
-Death
-Humanitarian work
-Articles
-New York Times
-Washington Post
-Washington Star
-Work with children
-1971 World Series
Henry L. (“Hank”) Aaron
-Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, New York Giants, Los Angeles Dodgers
-Record as baseball player
-Publicity
Clemente
-1971 World Series
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NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Tape Subject Log
(rev. Oct.-08)
Conversation No. 832-4 (cont’d)
-Memorial
-Nicaragua
-Poverty
-The President’s trip 1955
-Managua
-Earthquake
Clemente memorial fund
-Eisenhower's Medical Center
-Television [TV] advertisements
-Golf tournaments
-Leslie T. (“Bob”) Hope
-Sports fans’ generosity
-Red Cross
-Aid to Nicaragua
-Home construction
-Orphanages
-Schools
-Baseball parks
-The President's contribution
-Other potential contributors
-Robert Reynolds
-Gene Autry
-Other baseball owners
-Public
-Roberto Clemente School
-Roberto Clemente Baseball Park
-The President's support
Stephen B. Bull entered at an unknown time after 3:43 pm.
-Press photographs
Bull left at an unknown time before 4:02 pm.
Clemente memorial fund
-Incorporation
-Moore
-Tax deductibility
-Lawyer
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NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Tape Subject Log
(rev. Oct.-08)
Conversation No. 832-4 (cont’d)
-Johnnie M.Walters
-Accountant
-Fundraising
-Publicity
Members of the press entered at an unknown time after 3:43 pm.
Photograph session
-Arrangements
[General conversation]
Clemente memorial fund
-Advantages
Puerto Rico
-San Juan
World Series
-Victory
-Statement in Spanish
Gifts
-Golf balls
Clemente memorial fund
-Connection with Puerto Rican children
-Possible US government aid
-Department of Health, Education, and Welfare [HEW] grant
-Willie Stargell
1972 World Series
-Stargell's performance
The President's attendance at All-Star games
-Pittsburgh
Tricia Nixon Cox's wedding
The President's wishes for coming year
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NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Tape Subject Log
(rev. Oct.-08)
Conversation No. 832-4 (cont’d)
-World Series
-The President's schedule
Galbreath, et al., left at 4:02 pm.