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On June 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Anthony T. ("Tony") Rossi, Acheille Mongelli, White House operator, Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon, and Manolo Sanchez met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:30 pm to 1:05 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 515-004 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President met with Anthony T. ("Tony") Rossi and Achille Mongelli [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 12/07/2017. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [515-004- W001] [Duration: 34m 45s] Selection of clothes - Suits - Colors Tailor's Business - Quotas Selection of clothes - Herringbone - - Double Knit - Swatches Manolo Sanchez - Bringing clothing - President's preferences - Light weight fabric - Medium to light - Colors - Gray [The President talked with the White House operator at unknown time between 10:39 pm and 12:28 pm] [Conversation No. 515-4A] [See Conversation No. 4-89] [End of telephone conversation] [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 12/07/2017. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [515-004- W002] [Duration: 27s] [Thelma C. (Ryan) ("Pat") Nixon talked with the President between 12:28 pm and 12:29 pm] [Conversation No. 515-4B] [See Conversation No. 4-90] [End of telephone conversation] Selection of clothes - President's view - Color preference - Herringbone and stripes President selecting suits - Fabric quality - Comparison of suits Preparation of suits - Timing Rose Mary Woods Suggestion Suggestion of photographer - Cutting of trousers - Effect trim - Coat length - Cuffs - Appearance of trousers on TV Manolo Sanchez entered at unknown time after 12:29 pm Previously made suit - Newer suits Sanchez left at unknown time before 1:05 pm Selection of clothes - Number of sport coats - Buttons - Lapels - Appearance of clothes on TV - Opinion of photographer - Baggy suits - Effect - Trouser alterations President's preference of number of buttons Presidential gifts Clothes preparation - Lapels - Fitting The President left at 12:55 pm The President entered at 12:58 pm Comfort of clothes - Length - Coat - Fit - Alterations - Tailor's recommendations Fabric Quality Future Visit - Seasonal Wardrobe Changes - Order suits in January - Spring - Light weight suits Rossi and Mongelli left at 1:05 pm. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Rossi, Anthony T. ("Tony"); Mongelli, Acheille; White House operator; Nixon, Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan); Sanchez, Manolo.