President Nixon and Reverend Billy Graham discussed the logistical arrangements and appropriate diplomatic protocol for an upcoming visit by Liberian President William R. Tolbert, Jr. Nixon expressed concerns about the timing and scale of the visit, ultimately deciding against a full state visit due to heavy administrative commitments. The two also briefly touched upon a recent positive article concerning Graham’s travels as highlighted by H.R. Haldeman.
On January 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and William F. ("Billy") Graham talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:34 pm and 3:42 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-042 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 18-42 Date: January 10, 1972 Time: Unknown after 3:34 pm until 3:42 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with William F. (“Billy”) Graham. [See Conversation No. 313-21C] Telephone connection President William R. Tolbert, Jr’s schedule -Prayer breakfast -Dinner -Visit -Timing Time article on African visit -H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman Ruth McC. Graham
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