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Conversation 019-100

TapeTape 19StartWednesday, January 26, 1972 at 12:14 PMEndWednesday, January 26, 1972 at 12:25 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Scott, Cornelius A.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon placed this personal telephone call to Cornelius A. Scott to offer condolences following the death of Scott's brother. During the exchange, the President also took the opportunity to commend the performance of Scott’s son, Stanley S. Scott, for his service on the White House staff. Mr. Scott expressed his gratitude for the call, noting that it provided him with significant personal relief and comfort.

CondolencesStanley S. ScottWhite House staffPersonnelFamily bereavement
AudioNARA Description

On January 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Cornelius A. Scott talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:14 pm and 12:25 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-100 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 19-100

Date: January 26, 1972
Time: Unknown between 12:14 pm and 12:25 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with Cornelius A. Scott.

[See Conversation No. 656-17A]

     Death of Scott's brother

     Stanley S. Scott
          -Performance in office at the White House

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     Death of Scott's brother
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

There you are, sir.
Hello.
Hello.
I just wanted to tell you that I was very sorry to hear about your brother's death, and also to tell you, too, that Stan is just doing a fine job on our staff here.
Well, Mr. President, I think, well, I feel much better now.
I'm surprised to have a call for you, the first such call I've ever had to receive in my life.
Well, I appreciate it.
It's a great issue, and I'm glad Stanley's working out all right.
He's a fine young man.
I told him when he talked about joining you, if he was just all I wanted out of him, to get in there and help you a thousand percent.
You've done a great job, Mr. President.
Well, thank you.
Thank you, Mr. President.
I know you're busy, but I feel much relieved now.
My brother who passed was just four years my senior, and we were pretty close.
Yes, I know you were very close to him.
Yes, and so we're going to miss him.
But I feel great relief, and I'll express to the other members of the family.
Would you tell them that I called and express my sympathy, please?
Well, thank you, Mr. President.
Fine, Mr. Scott.
Bye.
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