President Nixon met with unidentified individuals to finalize the logistical details for an upcoming bill-signing ceremony involving Vera Clemente. The discussion focused on coordinating the press relations and event participants, specifically noting the involvement of Senator Hugh Scott and baseball players Willie Stargell and Manny Sanguillen. The primary objective was to facilitate the presentation of a commemorative medal, with proceeds directed toward the Roberto Clemente Memorial Fund.
On May 14, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:59 am and 12:03 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 917-022 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 917-022
Date: May 14, 1973
Time: Unknown between 11:59 am and 12:03 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with unknown men.
President’s schedule
-Vera Clemente [widow of Roberto Clemente]
-Bill signing
-Hugh Scott
-Proceeds of commemorative medal to Roberto Clemente Memorial Fund
-Press relations
-Scott
-Citation, Medal
-Willie Stargell, head of Roberto Clemente Memorial Fund
-Manny Sanguillen
The unknown man left at an unknown time before 12:03 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.