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Conversation 014-008

TapeTape 14StartTuesday, November 9, 1971 at 4:31 PMEndTuesday, November 9, 1971 at 4:32 PMTape start time00:03:00Tape end time00:03:35ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operator;  Conte, Silvio O.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon initiated this brief call to Congressman Silvio O. Conte to offer personal birthday greetings as Conte turned 50. The two engaged in lighthearted banter regarding the significance of the milestone, with the President offering advice on aging and encouraging the Congressman to enjoy the evening with his family. The conversation served as a gesture of political courtesy and goodwill between the President and a member of Congress.

Silvio O. Contebirthday greetingspresidential outreachcongressional relations
AudioNARA Description

On November 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Silvio O. Conte talked on the telephone from 4:31 pm to 4:32 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-008 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 14-8

Date: November 9, 1971
Time: 4:31 pm - 4:32 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with the White House operator.

     Silvia O. Conte

The President talked with Conte.

[See Conversation No. 300-44]

     Conte's birthday
Transcript (AI-Generated)

This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Mr. President, the phone was busy there, but I had them break in and they're getting them to the telephone for you now, sir.
Hello?
Mr. President, I have Congressman Conte for you.
Hello?
Hello, Mr. President.
Silvio, I couldn't let anybody reach that watershed year of 50 without saying happy birthday to you.
You're wonderful.
My gosh, that's something.
This is a very traumatic...
I tell you, it is, it is, but just forget it, you know.
When you get to be 58, you'll look back and say, boy, I was really young when I was 50.
Oh, you're wonderful.
Well, take care and tell all your family when you get home that I told you to take the night off.
Thank you very, very much, Mr. President.
I really appreciate it.
Okay, bye.
It's going to make my day.
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