President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, discussed her recent trip to Abilene, Kansas, where she participated in a ceremony and observed public support for the President. Julie recounted a positive interaction with a religious youth group that held supportive signs, contrasting this reception with the broader political climate surrounding the Watergate scandal. The conversation also included brief personal updates regarding the President's upcoming travel plans to Iceland and general pleasantries about their recent schedules.
On May 28, 1973, White House operator, President Richard M. Nixon, and Julie Nixon Eisenhower talked on the telephone from 10:31 pm to 10:33 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-023 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 39-23
Date: May 28, 1973
Time: 10:31 pm - 10:33 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator talked with the President.
Incoming telephone call
The President talked with Julie Nixon Eisenhower.
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Julie Nixon Eisenhower’s schedule
-Trip to Abilene, Kansas
-Ceremony
-Meeting with young people
-Signs
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Conversation No. 39-23 (cont’d)
-Religious group
-Support for President
-[Dwight] David Eisenhower, II’s speech
-Public response
-Watergate
President’s schedule
-Trip to Florida
-Washington, DC
-Weather
Julie Nixon Eisenhower’s location
-Schedule
President’s schedule
-Trip to Iceland
-Movie
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