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Conversation 017-042

TapeTape 17StartFriday, December 24, 1971 at 9:04 PMEndFriday, December 24, 1971 at 9:05 PMTape start time01:55:27Tape end time01:57:37ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Connally, John B.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Richard Nixon initiated this brief call to John B. Connally to exchange Christmas greetings and express personal appreciation for their professional partnership over the past year. The two men discussed Connally's holiday plans, including his intention to remain away from Washington until after the New Year. Nixon jokingly assured Connally that he would ensure nothing "blows up" at the White House during his absence.

Christmas greetingsJohn B. ConnallyWhite House personal relationsHoliday scheduling
AudioNARA Description

On December 24, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and John B. Connally talked on the telephone from 9:04 pm to 9:05 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-042 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 17-42

Date: December 24, 1971
Time: 9:04 pm - 9:05 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with John B. Connally.

     Christmas greetings

     Idanell B. (“Nellie”) Connally
          -Note from the family
                 -Connally’s anniversary

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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 12/21/2017.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]
[017-042-w001]
[Duration: 9s]

     The President’s schedule
          -Dinner
          -Mamie Eisenhower, John Eisenhower, the Cox family

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[Previous PRMPA Privacy (D) reviewed under deed of gift 12/21/2017. Segment cleared for

release.]
[Privacy]
[017-042-w002]
[Duration: 14s]

     John B. Connally’s Christmas plans
          -Hunting

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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 12/21/2017.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]
[017-042-w003]
[Duration: 50s]

     Football
          -Minnesota
          -Watching the game
               -John B. Connally’s location
               -Unable to watch
          -Dallas Cowboys
          -Washington Redskins
          -Weather

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     Connally's schedule
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.

Hello?
Hello?
Nothing to bother you with except to wish you and Nellie and your family a Merry Christmas.
Well...
Well, I figured that after all those years, and also this last year, that you ought to know somebody who appreciates you.
I know she does, too.
Yep.
Well, I just hope now, John, you stay down there.
You know, you're not coming back till after New Year's, are you?
No, sir, we're not.
We're going to let something happen.
We're going to stay a few days.
Absolutely.
Absolutely.
Not a thing to do here.
Not a thing.
We'll see that nothing blows up while you're gone.
You're wonderful to call, brother.
All right, now.
Merry Christmas.
Goodbye.
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