President Nixon spoke with Asa V. Call to exchange pleasantries regarding personal health and to discuss the political landscape in California. The two addressed the need for a moderate voice in the state and evaluated the electoral prospects of Ronald Reagan. Additionally, they touched upon the President's upcoming schedule, including a meeting with Governor Reagan and general outreach strategies for the 1972 election.
On November 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Asa V. Call talked on the telephone from 8:15 pm to 8:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-129 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 14-129
Date: November 15, 1971
Time: 8:15 pm - 8:18 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Asa V. Call
The President talked with Call.
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Asa V. Call
-Health
-Leg
The President's previous meeting with George E. Allen, November 15, 1971
1972 election
-Asa V. Call’s possible assistance
-Asa V. Call’s recovery time
Margaret Call
-Health
The President’s television appearances
Future White House event
Thelma C. (Ryan) (“Pat”) Nixon
The President’s schedule
-The President’s meeting with Ronald W. Reagan, November 17, 1971
Max Rafferty
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California
-Liberalism
-Ronald W. Reagan
-Percentage of voters
-Need for moderate voice
John N. Mitchell
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G. P. Club
-The President’s regards
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