Conversation 918-031

TapeTape 918StartTuesday, May 15, 1973 at 8:38 AMEndTuesday, May 15, 1973 at 8:42 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); [Unknown person(s)]Recording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon met with individuals, potentially including General Brent Scowcroft, to coordinate the logistics and formal arrangements for the upcoming state visit of Ethiopian Emperor Haile Selassie. The discussion focused on essential protocol and security preparations required for the diplomatic event. The conversation concluded abruptly before further substantive policy matters could be addressed.

Haile SelassieState visitDiplomatic protocolBrent ScowcroftWhite House logistics

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NARA Description

On May 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon 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 918-031 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 918-31

Date: May 15, 1973
Time: Unknown between 10:45 am and 11:07 am
Location: Oval Office

Unknown men met.

     Gen. Brent G. Scowcroft [?]

     Preparations for Haile Selassie’s visit

The tape cut off an unknown time before 11:07 am.

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