Conversation 887-012

TapeTape 887StartThursday, March 22, 1973 at 12:27 PMEndThursday, March 22, 1973 at 12:32 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Farrell, Michael J.;  Bedford, Bruce, III (Mrs.)Recording deviceOval Office

On March 22, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Michael J. Farrell, and Mrs. Bruce Bedford, III met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:27 pm to 12:32 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 887-012 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 887-12

Date: March 22, 1973
Time: Unknown between 12:27 pm and 12:32 pm
Location: Oval Office
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                   NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

                                       (rev. July-2010)
                                                             Conversation No. 887-12 (cont’d)

The President met with Mrs. Bruce Bedford, III and Michael J. Farrell. Members of the press and
White House photographer were present at the beginning of the meeting.

       Mrs. Bedford's meetings with former Presidents
            -Number

       Mrs. Bedford's birthday
            -President's birthday

       Photograph session
            -Mrs. Bedford meetings with former Presidents
                  -Benjamin Harrison
            -President’s chair
            -Quality of life
            -Mothers

       Mrs. Bedford
            -Residence
                  -New Jersey
                       -President's visits
                             -Campaigning

       Presidential gifts
             -Seal
                   -Flag
             -Cufflinks
             -Photographs
                   -Copies

       Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon
            -Mrs. Bedford's best wishes

       Mrs. Bedford
            -Health
            -Age
            -Golf
            -Interests
            -Future presidents
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                    NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

                                           (rev. July-2010)
                                                              Conversation No. 887-12 (cont’d)

Mrs. Bedford et al., left at 12:32 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

What was your birthday?
Thank you.
Oh, no.
Well, I'm the best person.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
That's the presidential hymn there.
What it is is the seal.
See the seal in the corner right there?
And there is the pin, which you're going to wire back to here, which is here in the flag.
See the reasons and cards and flags?
So, uh, the most important thing we're going
But do remember me to your beautiful wife, because I have loved you so much.
I have loved you and heard you.
I must say, Reed, you're a sweet, and I think it's great that you're in such good health.
Well, I never thought you'd be so good to me.
I hope that whoever's here on your 100th birthday, that will be number 12.
Okay.
Bye.