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On March 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Jack McCarthy, Henry C. Cashen, II, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:35 pm to 12:42 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 468-012 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President met with Jack McCarthy and Henry C. Cashen, II; the White House photographer was present at the beginning of the meeting Introductions John A. ("Jack") Mulcahy - Palm Springs McCarthy's career - Baseball - Saint Patrick's Day parade coverage - Songs taught by mother - Father - Fights, football coverage - National Broadcasting Company [NBC] McCarthy's trip to Ireland - Mulcahy's lodge Mulcahy McCarthy's son at Air Force Academy McCarthy's wife - Location McCarthy's mother Thelma C. (Ryan) ("Pat") Nixon's visit to Ireland Presidential gifts - Son, mother, McCarthy, younger son - Golf balls President's party, March 16, 1971 - Entertainers An unknown man President's party New York City's Saint Patrick's Day parade A joke McCarthy and Cashen left at 12:42 pm. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); McCarthy, Jack; Cashen, Henry C., II; White House photographer.