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Conversation 017-088

TapeTape 17StartSaturday, December 25, 1971 at 11:34 AMEndSaturday, December 25, 1971 at 11:36 AMTape start time03:14:35Tape end time03:15:18ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Mansfield, Michael J. ("Mike")Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Richard Nixon initiated a brief holiday telephone call to Senate Majority Leader Mike Mansfield to exchange Christmas greetings and well wishes for the New Year. The two men engaged in light conversation regarding the weather conditions on the West Coast before concluding with a mutual commitment to reconvene for a scheduled meeting on January 18, 1972. The interaction served primarily as a diplomatic gesture of goodwill rather than a discussion of substantive policy matters.

Christmas greetingsMike MansfieldCongressional relationsHoliday diplomacyJanuary 1972 schedule
AudioNARA Description

On December 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Michael J. ("Mike") Mansfield talked on the telephone from 11:34 am to 11:36 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-088 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 17-88

Date: December 25, 1971
Time: 11:34 am - 11:36 am
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with Michael J. Mansfield.

     Christmas greetings

     Weather
         -West coast

     Schedule
          -Meeting
               -January 18, 1972
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Hello.
Mike, I'm not going to bother you with business, but I just want to be sure that you and Maureen know that Pat and I send our very best for Christmas.
Is the weather lousy?
No.
It is?
Oh, good.
On the West Coast, I talked down there this morning, and they told me it's just raining pitchforks, so I'm glad you're having a better bet.
Well, it is.
Good.
And we want to wish you a good Christmas and a peaceful New Year.
Right.
Let's hope it's peaceful.
Yes, and the best in the years ahead for you and all your family.
Well, thanks, Mike.
And just get a little rest.
With my continued respect.
Yeah.
We'll see you on the 18th.
Okay, sir.
All right.
Bye.
Thank you, Mr. President.
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