President Nixon placed a brief call to Congressman John J. Rooney to extend personal birthday greetings. The conversation served as a courteous gesture to maintain rapport with the veteran legislator, reflecting on their shared history dating back to the 80th Congress. No political or policy matters were discussed during this interaction.
On November 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone from 11:27 am to 11:28 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-149 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 15-149
Date: November 29, 1971
Time: 11:27 am - 11:28 am
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
John J. Rooney
The President talked with Rooney.
[See also Conversation No. 625-20C]
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