Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 1 › Conversation 001-112
Nixon phone call with Eisenhower on Public Relations and Vietnam War
Friday, April 16, 1971 · 11:01 PM–11:03 PM ET · White House Telephone · 1 min
AI Summary
President Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower discuss their reactions to a recent media appearance or interview, specifically evaluating the President's performance in addressing younger generations. The President reflects on the effectiveness of his messaging regarding family values, ending the Vietnam War, and encouraging youth engagement in the American system. The brief exchange concludes with the President instructing the operator to place calls to Ron Ziegler and Herb Klein, indicating ongoing efforts to manage the administration's public relations.
- Public Relations
- Vietnam War
- Youth Engagement
- Media Performance
- Family Values
Audio
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Position in tape: 03:48:47 – 03:50:03
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NARA Description
On April 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower talked on the telephone from 11:01 pm to 11:03 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-112 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 1-112 Date: April 16, 1971 Time: 11:01 pm - 11:03 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Julie Nixon Eisenhower. ***************************************************************** BEGIN WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1 [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 12/20/2017. Segment will remain closed.] [Personal Returnable] [001-112-w001] [Duration: 1m 10s] END WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1 *****************************************************************
Also recorded on April 17, 1971
- 001-109 10:56 PM · 11 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:56 pm and 11:01 pm.
- 001-110 10:56 PM · 14 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:56 pm and 11:01 pm.
- 001-111 10:56 PM · 4 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:56 pm and 11:01 pm.
- 001-113 11:04 PM · 5 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:04 pm.
- 001-114 11:05 PM · 3 min — President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone from 11:05 pm to 11:09 pm.
- 001-115 11:09 PM · 3 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:09 pm.
- 001-116 11:10 PM · 10 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower talked on the telephone at 11:10 pm.
- 001-117 11:10 PM · 13 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:10 pm and 11:22 pm.
Cite this conversation
Conversation 001-112, April 17, 1971. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/001-112 (accessed September 28, 2026).