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Conversation 017-079

TapeTape 17StartSaturday, December 25, 1971 at 11:07 AMEndSaturday, December 25, 1971 at 11:09 AMTape start time03:06:55Tape end time03:08:35ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Scott, Hugh;  Scott, MarianRecording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon called Senator Hugh Scott and his wife, Marian, to exchange Christmas greetings and express appreciation for the Senator's political support. The discussion briefly touched upon the upcoming year's political battles and the Scotts' recent activities, including Marian's involvement in speaking engagements. The call concluded with the President acknowledging a television program featuring Julie Nixon Eisenhower.

ChristmasHugh ScottPolitical strategyJulie Nixon EisenhowerWhite House communications
AudioNARA Description

On December 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Hugh Scott, and Marian Scott talked on the telephone from 11:07 am to 11:09 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-079 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 17-79

Date: December 25, 1971
Time: 11:07 am - 11:09 am
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with Hugh Scott.

     Christmas greetings

     Scott's health

     Campaigning

     Scott
             -President's appreciation

Marian Scott joined the conversation.

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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 12/21/2017.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]
[017-079-w001]
[Duration: 23s]

     Marian Scott
          -Stump speeches
          -Dinner plans
          -Hugh Scott speeches

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     Julie Nixon Eisenhower's television show
           -“Christmas at the White House”
                -Praise
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.
I have nothing to ask you to do this time, but just to wish you a Merry Christmas.
And to tell you that we're so grateful for all your work, and I just hope you stay in good health because you've got to fight some battles next year.
Well, we'll be fighting them and winning them, I believe.
Well, we'll be trying to help.
Yes, sir.
Yes, sir.
Well, anyway, you've...
It's been amazing how you've done this year, and I'm very grateful, Hugh, and you just enjoy today.
Well, I appreciate Marion, though, and she's like this.
Yeah.
Mrs. Eisen... Oh, you did, yep.
With Julie, yes.
Well, Julie is... Mrs. Eisenhardt is here.
I'll tell her that you've sent the best to her, too.
Well, thank you a lot, and Merry Christmas.
Thank you very much for calling, Mr. President.
Sure will.
Okay, bye.
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