President Nixon met with Nellie L. Yates to review and refine the text of his upcoming speech scheduled to be delivered in Pekin, Illinois. Beyond the legislative or policy-focused drafting of the address, the two engaged in casual conversation regarding Yates’s personal schedule. Their discussion touched upon recreational activities, specifically tennis and gardening advice involving Charles G. “Bebe” Rebozo.
On June 15, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Nellie L. Yates met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:46 am and 9:20 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 942-004 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 942-4
Date: June 15, 1973
Time: Unknown between 8:46 am and 9:20 am
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Nellie L. Yates.
President’s forthcoming speech in Pekin, Illinois
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President’s forthcoming speech in Pekin, Illinois
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Yates’s schedule
-Tennis
-Gardening
-Charles G. (“Bebe”) Rebozo
Yates left at an unknown time before 9:20 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.