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Conversation 857-008

TapeTape 857StartThursday, February 15, 1973 at 12:19 PMEndThursday, February 15, 1973 at 12:47 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  [Unknown person(s)]Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon met with an unknown individual to review a list of potential ambassadorial candidates and staff appointments. The discussion focused on administrative protocols for correspondence, specifically the use of first names and the procedure for marking selections on the provided list. Nixon confirmed his preference for circling names to expedite the preparation of official letters.

Ambassadorial appointmentsAdministrative proceduresCorrespondencePersonnel selection
AudioNARA Description

On February 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:19 pm and 12:47 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 857-008 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 857-8

Date: February 15, 1973
Time: Unknown between 12:19 pm and 12:47 pm
Location: Oval Office
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                                                     Conversation No. 857-8 (cont’d)

The President met with an unknown man.

       Names on a list
             -Titles
                     -Ambassador
             -Circling of names

       Letters
                 -Preparation
                 -First names

The unknown man left at an unknown time before 12:47 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Kuss.
Kuss.
That's how you indicate.
These are first names, right?
Yes, sir.
I can sit faster, you sit here much faster.
You can either circle or write an email.
Excuse me.
Yeah, I'll circle or write an email.
These letters should be prepared.
Where they are.
First name.
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