Conversation 017-064

TapeTape 17StartSaturday, December 25, 1971 at 9:53 AMEndSaturday, December 25, 1971 at 9:56 AMTape start time02:44:20Tape end time02:47:24ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Romney, Lenore L.; Romney, George W.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon initiated a holiday phone call to George and Lenore Romney to exchange Christmas greetings and commend the recent television special featuring Julie Nixon Eisenhower. Beyond personal pleasantries, the discussion touched on the President's upcoming travel schedule to Florida to meet with Willy Brandt. Nixon also expressed appreciation for Romney's recent work on housing issues, prompting an agreement for Romney to coordinate a follow-up meeting with John Ehrlichman.

Christmas greetingsJulie Nixon EisenhowerHousing policyJohn EhrlichmanWilly BrandtPresidential schedule

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NARA Description

On December 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Lenore L. Romney, and George W. Romney talked on the telephone from 9:53 am to 9:56 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-064 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 17-64

Date: December 25, 1971
Time: 9:53 am - 9:56 am
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with Lenore L. and George W. Romney.

     Christmas greetings

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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 12/21/2017.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]
[017-064-w001]
[Duration: 58s]

     Women in politics
        -Lenore Romney
              -Pat Nixon, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, Tricia Nixon Cox
              -Potential candidacy

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     Julie Nixon Eisenhower's television show
           “Christmas at the White House”
           -Grandmother
           -Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon
                -Praise for show

     Romney’s location

     Romney’s family

     Football

     Christmas greetings

     Housing
         -John D. Ehrlichman
         -Romney's meeting with the President

     The President's schedule
          -Florida
                -Meeting with Willy Brandt
          -Romney’s proposed meeting with Ehrlichman

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

No.

Secretary Romney, Mr. President.

Charge.

Pat and I wanted to send our best to Lenore and you, and...

We sat last night at 11 o'clock and watched the TV show and we thought it was tremendous.

Oh, you saw Julie, did you?

Yes, you.

Oh, yeah.

I didn't look because I never watch this stuff, but I...

I think Julie, she's a... We think she's got a lot of poise, I think.

Yeah, you...

I think most people would remember a grandmother, I don't know.

That's great.

Are you in Michigan?

Yes, we are.

Out at your home.

That's nice.

Which team?

Oh, no, you don't root for any today, do you?

I think I'll root for Kansas City.

I'll be the Redskins tomorrow.

That's right.

I'm for the Redskins.

All right.

Merry Christmas to all of us.

Merry Christmas.

I know you've had some tough ones in that housing thing, but you really stood up on it, and I appreciate it.

I'll tell you, Mr. President, I need to see you.

I'm working with John early tomorrow.

Well, you know, I have to go down to meet Ron right after Christmas, but if you could keep in touch with John and you can catch me coming or going, we'll be glad to work something in.

Fine?

Good.

Okay, fine.

Goodbye.

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