President Nixon and his close associate Bebe Rebozo discussed recent professional football developments involving the Miami Dolphins and their upcoming schedule against the Dallas Cowboys. The conversation also included the President’s assessment of a recent interview with journalist Dan Rather, specifically focusing on Rather’s preparation and the quality of his questioning. This informal exchange reflects the President’s reliance on Rebozo for casual discourse on both sports and media relations.
On January 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles G. ("Bebe") Rebozo talked on the telephone from 12:29 am to 12:30 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-167 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 17-167
Date: January 3, 1972
Time: 12:29 am - 12:30 am
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with Charles G. ("Bebe") Rebozo.
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[Duration: 1m 28s]
Football games
-Miami Dolphins
The President’s interview with Dan Rather
-Questions
-Dan Rather’s preparation
-The President’s evaluation of Dan Rather
Football games
-Miami Dolphins
-Dallas Cowboys
-Upcoming schedule
The President’s interview with Dan Rather
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