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Conversation 012-095

TapeTape 12StartFriday, October 22, 1971 at 9:46 PMEndFriday, October 22, 1971 at 9:49 PMTape start time03:50:55Tape end time03:53:45ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Keyes, Paul W.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon and television producer Paul W. Keyes discuss the positive reception of the President’s recent televised address regarding his Supreme Court nominations. Keyes commends Nixon’s strategic presentation of his nominees, which both men agree will lead to successful Senate confirmation. The call concludes with a brief, favorable discussion regarding Joseph H. Blatchford's character and professional capabilities.

Supreme Court nominationsPublic relationsTelevision mediaJoseph H. BlatchfordPresidential address
AudioNARA Description

On October 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Paul W. Keyes talked on the telephone from 9:46 pm to 9:49 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-095 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 12-95

Date: October 22, 1971
Time: 9:46 pm- 9:49 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with Paul W. Keyes.

     Salutations

     The President's speech, October 21, 1971
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                          NIXON PRESIDENTIAL MATERIALS STAFF

                                      Tape Subject Log
                                        (rev. 10/06)



          -Columbia Broadcasting System [CBS]
          -National Broadcasting Company [NBC]
          -Supreme Court nominations
               -Confirmation

     Keyes’ television show
         -Joseph H. Blatchford


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Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Hello.
There you are.
Hello, Paul.
How are you, sir?
How are you?
Well, how are things going in your show?
They're going great, sir.
Great.
That's fine.
I loved your talk yesterday.
Did you get to see it on TV?
You're right.
I thought it was just... Yeah.
I mean, you not only named them, but you got the ratification all at once.
Well, we put it to them a little.
We surprised them.
As CBS said, NBC said, when you signed off, they said, what a very statesman-like thing to do, to go and present your case.
Because it was a marvelous case.
Pretty hard to knock these guys.
I would think so.
They can...
Well, they'll be approved, these two.
These two, yep.
Well, the show's going well, isn't it?
Yes, sir.
Yes, sir.
I met your man, Blatchford, the other day.
Oh, yes.
Joe Blatchford.
He told his people he wanted to meet me, and he came out of the office for half an hour, and, you know, we're just small talk, so he's an awful bright guy.
He really is, yes.
Able fella, right?
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