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Conversation 929-011

TapeTape 929StartTuesday, May 29, 1973 at 12:31 PMEndTuesday, May 29, 1973 at 12:36 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Gurney, Edward J.;  Apalucci, Joseph F.;  Herrington, Tracy;  Rothenberg, Henry B.;  Rosenborough, Morgan;  Garside, Don M.;  Woerhle, Alexander J.;  White House photographerRecording deviceOval Office
AudioNARA Description

On May 29, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, Edward J. Gurney, Joseph F. Apalucci, Tracy Herrington, Henry B. Rothenberg, Morgan Rosenborough, Don M. Garside, Alexander J. Woerhle, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:31 pm to 12:36 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 929-011 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 929-11

Date: May 29, 1973
Time: 12:31 pm - 12:36 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Edward J. Gurney, Joseph F. Apalucci, Tracy Herrington, Henry B.
Rothenberg, Morgan Rosenborough, Don M. Garside and Alexander J. Woehrle. The White
House photographer was present at the beginning of the meeting.

       Introductions

       Gurney

       Eighth Armored Division Association’s Philadelphia meeting in 1956
              -President’s appearance

       Photograph

       Presentation of award to President
              -Hero
              -History of award
                      -World War II
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                    NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

                                         (rev. July-2011)

                      -Convention
                      -Criteria for receiving award
                              -Leadership
                              -Guidance
                              -Foresight
                              -Integrity
                              -President’s political career
               -President’s remarks
                      -Presidential library

       Presentation of gifts by President
              -Cufflinks
              -Pin

       World War II
             -Movie

Gurney et al. left at 12:36 pm.
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Well, how are you?
I was with you in 56, aren't you?
I was with you in Philadelphia, right?
I was with you in Philadelphia.
Yeah.
That's when we were homeless.
I don't know, you know.
We've got a picture of this presentation here.
Sir, that's where you've got a picture.
All right.
He's a hero of the day.
I just want to re-elect him.
Wait a minute.
Let me tell you something.
Let me tell you something.
This year, it's all out.
I think you're doing a great job.
I think you're doing a great job.
I think you're doing a great job.
Now, I'd like to tell you what this is all about, Mr. President.
Yes, sir.
In the World War II, our association was the same.
The Americans were the duty target, but the people should be recognized for their kindness and position on the territory.
Yes, sir.
So we, each year, with the exception of a couple of them, because of financial money, we deserve it, have made this presentation which says, President, the honorable Richard M. Nixon, President of the United States of America,
the 8th Armored Division Association, composed of veterans of World War II, men who know the realities of war and the blessings of peace, desiring to recognize and encourage those who, in the American way, without compromising the principles and traditions of our great country, spend their efforts and energy in the pursuit of peace, each year in convention assembles selects the American who has contributed the most towards the cause of this great and preceding year.
By resolution unanimously adopted in Louisville, Kentucky on 2 July 1942, the 8th Army Division Association shows Richard M. Nixon as the American who, during the past year, has contributed the most towards the cause of peace.
The members of the association by this citation would hereby record their recognition
and gratitude for the leadership, guidance, force, and integrity of the principles exhibited by Richard M. Nixon, often on the basis of extremely adverse circumstances, first as a Congressman, then as a Senator in the state of California, then as Vice President, and currently as President of the United States.
We are 100% behind you, sir, and your quest for peace, and we recognize and appreciate that you've done it.
I appreciate this, and it means a great deal personally, and an honored place, and a big library for me to go to, and all the distinguished students.
And particularly for this group, we serve the country, and what war is about in Fairport, that's why we're so much at peace with the right kind of people.
You can't go to the weaknesses, you can't go to all kinds of things.
Well, I'll tell you something.
It's because of the award we gave him and because of the role he's in.
Since he's the president of Chicago, the senator has to be an extra.
And the rest of us are all doing it to continue the league.
I hear this.
That's the presidential candidate.
Everybody's got to be afraid of time.
Thank you for that, Warren.
God, World War II, that was a long time ago.
Please, sir.
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