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Conversation 017-112

TapeTape 17StartFriday, December 31, 1971 at 7:55 PMEndFriday, December 31, 1971 at 7:59 PMTape start time03:49:03Tape end time03:52:31ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Smith, C. Arnholt;  Nixon, Richard M. (President);  Smith, C. ArnholtRecording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon held an informal telephone conversation with C. Arnholt Smith and his wife, Helen, to exchange New Year's greetings. The discussion touched upon upcoming political logistics, including the scheduling of Republican conventions and the promotion of San Diego as a venue. The parties also engaged in casual pleasantries regarding personal matters and political activities.

New Year's greetingsRepublican National ConventionSan DiegoPolitical campaigningC. Arnholt Smith
AudioNARA Description

On December 31, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and C. Arnholt Smith talked on the telephone from 7:55 pm to 7:59 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-112 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 17-112

Date: December 31, 1971
Time: 7:55 pm - 7:59 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with C. Arnholt Smith.

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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 12/22/2017.
Segment cleared for release.]
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[017-112-w001]
[Duration: 1m 2s]

     Convention
         -Hotel
               -Filling the hotel
               -Republicans
                     -Headquarters
         -The President’s schedule
               -San Clemente
               -Speech
         -Hotel
               -Encouraging use

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Mrs. Helen Smith joined the conversation.

     President’s location

     New Year greetings

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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 12/22/2017.
Segment cleared for release.]
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[017-112-w002]
[Duration: 1m 39s]

     Campaign
         -Schedule
         -Women voters

     Previous Republican Convention
          -Miami
               -Helen Smith on the President’s staff
          -Ronald Reagan delegation
               -C. Arnholt Smith
          -C. Arnholt and Helen Smith marriage
               -Honeymoon

     Convention
         -The Smiths’ participation
         -San Diego

     The Smiths’ horses

     The Smiths’ political activities

     Well wishes to [Unknown Person]

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Transcript (AI-Generated)

This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.

Hello?
Hello?
You beat me to it.
That's what I called you to say to you.
And just to wish you the best and to your lovely wife and everything else.
Oh, yes, I want to say hello to her.
Wow.
Oh, no, I'm in Washington.
Yes, I'm here at the White House.
Hi.
Happy New Year.
What a wonderful way to start the new year.
Well, we thought we'd give you and Arnhold a good send-off for the new year.
Well, it certainly does in every possible way.
Thank you.
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