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On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, John R. Brown, III, Mrs. John R. Brown, III, Alexander P. Butterfield, David N. Parker, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:44 pm and 1:02 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 452-008 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President met with Mr. and Mrs. John R. Brown, III, Alexander P. Butterfield, and David N. Parker; the White House photographer was present during the meeting John R. Brown, III - Service on White House staff - The President's appreciation - Brown's new job at Koppers Company - The President's recollection of contract during World War II - Commemorative photograph Brown, et al. left at an unknown time before 1:02 pm. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Brown, John R., III; Brown, John R., III (Mrs.); Butterfield, Alexander P.; Parker, David N.; White House photographer.