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On April 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Marguerite Piazza, F. Harry Bergtholdt, William J. Condon, Anna B. Condon, Dr. Herman Marvin Pollard, Mrs. Dr. Herman Marvin Pollard, Irving I. Rimer, Kenneth R. Cole, Jr., and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 3:34 pm to 3:37 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 476-028 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President met with Marguerite Piazza, F. Harry Bergtholdt, Shirley Condon, William J. Condon, Anna B. Condon, Dr. and Mrs. H[erman] Marvin Pollard, Irving I. Rimer, and Kenneth R. Cole, Jr.; the White House photographer and members of the press were present at the beginning of the meeting Introductions Photo session Presentation of award to Piazza -[American Cancer Society's Annual Courageous Person Award] Presentation of gifts - Cufflinks Cancer research Farewells Piazza, et al. left at 3:37 pm. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Piazza, Marguerite; Bergtholdt, F. Harry; Condon, William J.; Condon, Anna B.; Pollard, Herman Marvin (Dr.); Pollard, Herman Marvin (Mrs.); Rimer, Irving I.; Cole, Kenneth R., Jr.; White House photographer.