Nellie Connally contacted H. R. Haldeman to inform him that her husband, John B. Connally, would remain at home to recover rather than traveling to the White House as the President had offered. Haldeman expressed appreciation for the President's thoughtfulness and emphasized that John Connally’s priority should be resting until he is fully recovered. The two concluded the call with a mutual agreement to keep lines of communication open regarding his health and eventual return to duties.
On January 29, 1972, Idanell ("Nellie") (Brill) Connally and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:47 am and 11:44 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-167 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 19-167 Date: January 29, 1972 Time: Unknown between 10:47 am and 11:44 am Location: White House Telephone Idanell B. (“Nellie”) Connally talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman. [See Conversation No. 660-8F] John B. Connally's schedule -The President -Health
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