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Conversation 018-029

TapeTape 18StartMonday, January 10, 1972 at 10:49 AMEndMonday, January 10, 1972 at 10:50 AMTape start time01:04:18Tape end time01:05:18ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Connally, Idanell (Brill) (Nellie)Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon and Nellie Connally engaged in a brief, cordial exchange to discuss personal matters following the President’s birthday. The conversation centered on the Connallys' gift of a San Clemente photograph and an expression of gratitude for a thoughtful anniversary letter sent by the President. They concluded the call by discussing future social plans and commending First Lady Pat Nixon’s recent television appearance regarding her trip to Africa.

Nixon birthdayConnally familyPat NixonSan ClementeSocial correspondence
AudioNARA Description

On January 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Idanell ("Nellie") (Brill) Connally talked on the telephone from 10:49 am to 10:50 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-029 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 18-29

Date: January 10, 1972
Time: 10:49 am - 10:50 am
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with Idanell B. (“Nellie”) Connally.

[See Conversation No. 644-7B]

     The President's birthday
          -Gift
                -Rose Mary Woods
                      -Photograph of San Clemente by unknown person

     Letter from the President to the Connallys

     Future social event in the spring

     Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon
          -Trip to Africa
                -Television appearance
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.
Mrs. Connolly, Mr. President.
Hello.
Mr. President?
Hi, how are you?
Well, I'm fine.
I thought you should know that you must have a sixth sense, because when I opened your birthday present, Rose had given me a photograph, a colored photograph of San Clemente that had been taken by a friend of hers who had been down there, and it was framed, and it fitted perfectly in the stand.
How wonderful.
So I...
So we put it in our room, and we're all set.
I want to tell you that we enjoyed our day with you so very much.
Wait a minute.
While I have you, I want to tell you, too, that the sweetest letter I believe I ever had was the one you sent down with John on our anniversary.
Well, I knew what a hard time you've been having, and I figured maybe give you a little lift.
Well, you're a very thoughtful man, and you're also fun, and I appreciate it.
Well, anyway, we'll look forward to that party in the spring.
All right, and tell Ms. Nixon we're happy she's back.
She looks great.
Beautiful on television tonight.
Okay, thank you.
Bye.
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