President Richard Nixon contacted Philadelphia Mayor Frank L. Rizzo to inquire about his health following his recent hospital discharge. The two also touched upon political matters, including the President's upcoming trip to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, and the presidential campaign of George McGovern. Additionally, they briefly mentioned a prior conversation Nixon had held with John Cardinal Krol.
On June 27, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Frank L. Rizzo talked on the telephone from 9:06 pm to 9:10 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 026-020 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 26-20
(rev. Jan-02)
Date: June 27, 1972
Time: 9:06-9:10 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with Frank L. Rizzo.
[See Conversation No. 345-2]
Rizzo’s health
-The President’s wishes
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The President's trip to Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
George S. McGovern
The President's conversation with John Cardinal Krol
Rizzo's healthThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.