President Nixon called Senator Margaret Chase Smith to congratulate her on a narrow victory in her recent primary election. The two discussed her campaign strategies, expenditures, and the overall outlook for the 1972 Republican electoral prospects. Their conversation also touched upon the political landscape in Maine, including references to Edmund Muskie and the President's historical familiarity with the state.
On June 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Margaret Chase Smith talked on the telephone from 12:53 pm to 12:55 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 025-076 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 25-76 Date: June 20, 1972 Time: 12:53-12:55 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Margaret Chase Smith. [See Conversation No. 342-18] ***************************************************************** [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 10/30/2017. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [025-076-w001] [Duration: 2m 6s] Primary election victory -President's congratulations -Margin -Close race -Margaret Chase Smith's strategy -Campaign expenditures Maine -President's 1952 visit -National campaigning -President’s familiarity with Maine -Edmund S. Muskie -President's 1972 prospects 1972 campaign -Margaret Chase Smith's race -Prospects -Republican candidates Rest *****************************************************************
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