President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discuss the implementation of attendance limits for White House staff at official social events. The conversation focuses specifically on the guest list for the upcoming state dinner for West German Chancellor Willy Brandt. During the discussion, they evaluate the inclusion of Peter M. Flanigan, noting his involvement in ongoing treaty negotiations.
On May 1, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:41 pm and 4:02 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 908-020 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 908-20
Date: May 1, 1973
Time: Unknown between 3:41 pm and 4:02 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President talked with Rose Mary Woods.
White House social affairs
-Invitations to White House staff
-Limits
-Willy Brandt’s state dinner
-Peter M. Flanigan
-Treaty negotiationsThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.