President Nixon, Nellie L. Yates, and several unknown individuals met briefly in the Oval Office to discuss technical equipment and its operation. The participants coordinated the timing and functionality of a device, specifically focusing on the necessity of an external switch. This discussion also touched upon administrative personnel and arrangements regarding escort duties.
On May 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Nellie L. Yates, and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:38 am and 8:42 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 918-030 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 918-30
Date: May 15, 1973
Time: Unknown between 8:38 am and 8:42 am
Location: Oval Office
Two unknown men met with Nellie L. Yates [?].
Problem
-Hearing [?]
-Diagnosis
-Lawrence M. Higby [?]
Yates left at an unknown time before 8:42 am.
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Conversation No. 918-30 (cont’d)
Escort duty [?]
-Timing
H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman [?]
Operation of device
-Timing
-Switching off
The unknown men left at an unknown time before 8:42 am.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.