Conversation 017-031

TapeTape 17StartFriday, December 24, 1971 at 5:18 PMEndFriday, December 24, 1971 at 5:19 PMTape start time01:33:13Tape end time01:34:02ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operator;  Cake, Ralph H.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone

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.

Conversation 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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     Accomplishments

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Hello?
Mr. President, Secretary Rogers is in the shower.
It'll take him about a minute to call you back.
And then, I'm in Portland, Oregon.
Mr. Ralph Cake is returning your call.
All right.
Take care.
Bye.
The President, sir.
Hello.
Hello, Ralph?
Yes, Mr. President.
Hello?
Well, we were working on things, but we couldn't do it without the help of our old... You're coming out right.
Right.
You're coming out right.
You're so kind of you to take the time to call me.
I really appreciate it.
Well, you still got your fight, huh?
Yep.
Okay.
Okay, fine, and thank you so much.
Give my best to everybody out there.
I will.
Bye.
Okay, bye.