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Conversation 890-012

TapeTape 890StartFriday, March 30, 1973 at 10:44 AMEndFriday, March 30, 1973 at 11:10 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  [Unknown person(s)]Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon consults with a Navy steward regarding his attire for an upcoming departure, specifically determining which coat is appropriate for the weather conditions. The President decides to wear a dark topcoat instead of a raincoat to avoid unnecessary transport of multiple garments. The discussion concludes with the steward confirming he will manage the logistical arrangements for the coat.

Presidential logisticsNavy stewardsWeatherPersonal attire
AudioNARA Description

On March 30, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:44 am and 11:10 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 890-012 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 890-12

Date: March 30, 1973
Time: Unknown between 10:44 am and 11:10 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with an unknown man [Navy steward].

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      Weather
           -President’s clothes
                 -Coats
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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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Chief, it looks like it's going to be fairly cool out there.
Yes, sir.
So maybe we'd better put... Rather than the... Just have me wear the...
with my dark top coat rather than the raincoat.
But I mean, I won't wear the raincoat here either, so we don't need to take two coats.
Now, could you take the top coat out there?
Yes, sir.
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