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Conversation 006-189

TapeTape 6StartThursday, July 22, 1971 at 7:41 PMEndThursday, July 22, 1971 at 7:45 PMTape start time04:39:40Tape end time04:43:02ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Dole, Robert J.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon and Senator Robert Dole spoke to discuss the internal climate of the Republican National Committee following a recent meeting. They reviewed party sentiment regarding the President’s surprise initiative to engage the People’s Republic of China, alongside concerns over the national economy and regional political dynamics. The discussion also touched upon preparations for the upcoming Republican National Convention, including deliberations over potential host cities like Chicago, Miami, and San Diego.

Republican National CommitteeChina initiativeNational economyRepublican National ConventionRobert J. Dole
AudioNARA Description

On July 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Robert J. Dole talked on the telephone from 7:41 pm to 7:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-189 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 6-189

Date: July 22, 1971
Time: 7:41 pm - 7:45 pm
Location: White House Telephone

Senator Robert J. Dole talked with the President.

     White House operator

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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 05/04/2023.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]
[006-189-w001]
[Duration: 3m 15s]

     Robert J. Dole's birthday

     Morale at Republican National Committee [RNC] meeting
         -The President's People's Republic of China [PRC] initiative
         -South Carolina
         -Howard (“Bo”) Calloway
         -National economy
         -The President's People's Republic of China [PRC] initiative

     National economy
          -Michigan
          -California
          -Wichita, Kansas
          -The South
          -Midwest
          -Michigan

     Republican National Committee [RNC] meeting
         -Nelson A. Rockefeller
         -Barry M. Goldwater
         -People's Republic of China [PRC] initiative
         -Ending the Vietnam War
         -People's Republic of China [PRC] initiative
         -Selection of Republican National Convention site

                -Chicago
                -Miami
                -San Diego
                -The President’s involvement
                -Previous meeting July 21, 1971

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Transcript

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