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Conversation 017-121

TapeTape 17StartFriday, December 31, 1971 at 9:22 PMEndFriday, December 31, 1971 at 9:24 PMTape start time03:57:59Tape end time03:59:57ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Bush, George H. W.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AudioNARA Description

On December 31, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and George H. W. Bush talked on the telephone from 9:22 pm to 9:24 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-121 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 17-121

Date: December 31, 1971
Time: 9:22 pm - 9:24 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with George H.W. Bush.

[See Conversation No. 311-7]

     New Year greetings

     Bush's performance
          -President offers congratulations

     New York society crowd

     Bush's job

     Football
          -Timing
               -Dallas Cowboys

     The President's location
          -White House

     Thelma C. (“Pat’) Nixon

     Cabinet party
          -Timing

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[Previous PRMPA Privacy (D) reviewed under deed of gift 11/26/2021. Segment cleared for
release.]
[Privacy]
[017-121-w001]
[Duration: 4s]

     Cabinet party

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     Bush's family
          -Father, Prescott Bush
               -Golf

     Nixon administration
          -Praise from Bush
                -Bush’s trip to Texas
                -Optimism for upcoming year
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.
Ambassador Bush.
President, sir.
Hello.
George.
Mr. President.
Just called to wish you a happy New Year.
What a thoughtful thing.
And tell you what a great job you've done in 71.
Well, my gosh, nothing could make me happier, but I just feel I let you down a couple of ways.
Oh, not at all, no.
We had some tough ones.
Well, you fought the good fight, and that's the main thing, and you made a fine mark for yourself, and we're glad to have you on our team.
Well, I'll tell you, it's been a great challenge.
Have you liked it?
I've loved every minute of it.
That's the stuff.
How do you like fighting that New York society crowd?
I don't like that.
I don't like that part of it, and I don't like, you know, with the family living here in New York, although it was ensconced in royal splendor.
But that part, it's been great.
But the job has been fascinating, and the year was marvelous.
Well, aren't you thoughtful to call, sir?
I really appreciate it.
Who are you going to root for tomorrow?
Oh, gosh, we've got a lot of mixed emotions, but I'm for the... Let's see, Sunday, I think I'm focusing in more on... You're on the Dallas side.
Where are you now?
I'm in Washington at the White House, yeah.
I'm working in my office a little late.
Well, please give our best to Ms. Nixon.
We'll see you on the 20th.
We're going to have a little party for the Cabinet.
And I'm really looking forward to it.
among friends.
I know it.
Okay.
It's been a great year, and congratulations on all your... Give our best to the family, and particularly to your dad, will you?
I will.
I'll call him right now.
Call him and tell him I thought about him, will you?
I will, sir.
Tell him I bet he can stir, give me ten strokes and win.
I don't know about that.
Oh, God, I can't even shoot a hundred anymore.
Well, congratulations to you on a great...
I think things are shaping up for the whole Nixon administration.
I think you've ended on a great note.
I've just come back from Texas, and I think that
The feeling there is on the upsurge.
You think it is?
Yes, sir, I do.
Good.
I really do.
Well, we hope so.
Yep.
Going good.
Well, thank you very much, Mr. President.
Okay, George.
Bye.
Bye.
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