President Nixon initiated a brief holiday courtesy call to Ralph H. Cake to offer well-wishes and acknowledge Cake's ongoing efforts. The conversation served primarily as a social check-in, with the President praising Cake's resilience and dedication. No specific policy decisions or political actions were transacted during the exchange.
On December 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Ralph H. Cake talked on the telephone from 5:18 pm to 5:19 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-031 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 17-31
Date: December 24, 1971
Time: 5:18 pm - 5:19 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator talked with the President.
William P. Rogers's location
Ralph H. Cake on the line
The President talked with Cake.
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[Previous PRMPA Privacy (D) reviewed under deed of gift 12/22/2017. Segment cleared for
release.]
[Privacy]
[017-031-w001]
[Duration: 10s]
Ralph H. Cake
-Recent health
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AccomplishmentsThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.