President Nixon met with an unidentified Navy Chief in the Oval Office for a brief, informal encounter. The primary purpose of the meeting was to offer refreshments to the guest. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were recorded during this short exchange.
On March 8, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:52 pm and 5:55 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 873-002 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 873-2
Date: March 8, 1973
Time: Unknown between 5:52 pm and 5:55 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with an unknown Navy Chief.
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[Begin segment reviewed under deed of gift]
Refreshment
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The Chief left at an unknown time before 5:55 pm.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.