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Conversation 940-007

TapeTape 940StartThursday, June 14, 1973 at 11:18 AMEndThursday, June 14, 1973 at 11:20 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Putnam, George;  Ziegler, Ronald L.Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon met with broadcaster George Putnam and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler to coordinate a brief photo session in the Oval Office. The discussion touched upon the logistics of upcoming diplomatic events, including the presentation of credentials for ambassadors from Malawi, Oman, and the Khmer Republic. The participants also engaged in casual conversation regarding the President's schedule, personal hobbies such as horseback riding, and the history of the White House Rose Garden.

Oval OfficeDiplomatic credentialsPhotographyGeorge PutnamPublic relations
AudioNARA Description

On June 14, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon, George Putnam, and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:18 am to 11:20 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 940-007 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 940-7

Date: June 14, 1973
Time: 11:18 am - 11:20 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with George Putnam and Ronald L. Ziegler.

       Greetings            


       Arrangements for photograph session 

             -Diplomatic credentials of ambassadors 

                    -Malawi, Oman, Khmer republic           


       President’s schedule        


       Putnam’s hobbies       

             -Horseback riding

       Rose garden
              -Walking
              -Tricia Nixon Cox’s wedding

The President, Putnam, and Ziegler left at 11:20 am.
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                                        (rev. March-2011)
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Well, hi, how are you?
Hi, how are you doing?
Fine, is there a flight through Great States?
You look beautiful.
Our president's been up for a very long time.
He said we're going to take some pictures here with you.
You'll be delighted.
What a thrill.
My goodness.
I wonder what you want.
Now, let's do a couple of other things.
Yes, sir.
Come over here.
Let's take a shot at the desk.
I want to be a pastor.
I'll do anything you ask me to.
I'll go home.
I'll go home.
I'll go home.
I'll go home.
I'll go home.
I'll go home.
I'll go home.
I'll go home.
Yes, sir, I do.
I do.
It's still a horse under watch.
It's a six.
Really?
It's a six.
It's a six.
It's a six.
It's a six.
It's a six.
It's a six.
It's a six.
Thank you.
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