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Conversation 017-048

TapeTape 17StartFriday, December 24, 1971 at 9:19 PMEndFriday, December 24, 1971 at 9:20 PMTape start time02:02:58Tape end time02:04:05ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Faries, McIntyre;  Faries, GeralyneRecording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon initiated a personal telephone call to McIntyre Faries and his wife, Geraldyne, to offer Christmas greetings and express concern regarding McIntyre's recent health struggles. The President acknowledged Faries's significant contributions to the country and the Republican Party, while inquiring about his recovery after a lengthy hospital stay. This brief interaction served as a gesture of professional appreciation and personal solidarity during the holiday season.

Christmas greetingsMcIntyre FariesPresidential relationsPersonal healthRepublican Party
AudioNARA Description

On December 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, McIntyre Faries, and Geralyne Faries talked on the telephone from 9:19 pm to 9:20 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-048 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 17-48

Date: December 24, 1971
Time: 9:19 pm - 9:20 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with McIntyre Faries.

     Christmas greeting
          -Judge's wife

     President's appreciation of the judge

Geraldyne Faries joined the conversation.

           -Rose Mary Woods
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Hello.
Judge Mary, sir.
Hello.
On the line, sir.
Hello.
Hello, Mac.
I've just called because I knew you were under the weather and I want to wish you a Merry Christmas.
Well, you're wonderful.
Thank you so much.
Yes, and you give my best to your wife and we know you're going to make it now.
You just keep your spirit up, okay?
Thank you very much.
You've done so much for this country and for the party and for me, and I appreciate it.
Who's this?
Vic?
Yeah.
Vic, Mac is so thrilled and so emotional.
He's so thrilled to hear from you.
Well, we want you to know we're thinking about you, and we just hope you have a good Christmas now.
Oh, well, the same to you and many others.
This boy had a hard time.
He was in the hospital for seven weeks in the coronary care unit, and I brought him home.
I know.
I heard about that.
Did you?
Rose told me, and that's why I was calling.
Oh, you're a fool.
Yeah, so... Oh, I will.
Okay.
Goodbye.
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