President Nixon calls Wesley Powell to offer encouragement and support for his New Hampshire Senate campaign during the final days of the 1972 election. The President expresses his appreciation for Powell's past political support, emphasizes his commitment to "peace with honor," and acknowledges the campaign efforts of his own family members in the state. Beverly Powell joins the call briefly to receive the President's praise for her role in the campaign, while the President reiterates his desire to visit New Hampshire after the election.
On November 4, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Wesley Powell, and Beverly Powell talked on the telephone from 10:09 am to 10:13 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 033-016 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 33-16 Date: November 4, 1972 Time: 10:09 am - 10:13 am Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Wesley Powell. [See Conversation No. 389-11G] Greetings ***************************************************************** [Begin segment reviewed under deed of gift] Greetings 1972 Election -Powell's campaign -The President's schedule -New Hampshire -The President's Recollections -1956 Primary -Powell’s work -New Hampshire voters -Powell's campaign -National defense -Peace with honor -Campaign workers -Manchester -The President's campaign -Voter turn-out [Applause in background] - 19 - NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY Tape Subject Log (rev. June-07) Conversation No. 33-16 (cont’d) 1972 Election -New Hampshire -The President’s Schedule -Nashua -The First Family’s schedule -The President's visit after election -Julie Nixon Eisenhower's visit -Visit of Edward R.F. Cox -Tricia Nixon Cox -The President’s devotion to family life -Effects on voters -Beverly Powell Beverly Powell joined the conversation at an unknown time before 10:13 am. Greetings 1972 Election -Powell's race -Mrs. Powell's help -Confidence Wesley Powell joined the conversation at an unknown time before 10:13 am. 1972 Election -Powell's race [Applause in background] [End segment reviewed under deed of gift] ***************************************************************** - 20 - NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY Tape Subject Log (rev. June-07)
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