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Conversation 020-074

TapeTape 20StartTuesday, February 8, 1972 at 7:32 PMEndTuesday, February 8, 1972 at 7:38 PMTape start time02:18:51Tape end time02:24:27ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Rebozo, Charles G. ("Bebe")Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon and Charles G. “Bebe” Rebozo discussed logistical arrangements for an upcoming presidential trip to Florida, including fishing plans with John B. Connally and Robert H. Abplanalp. They also reviewed political strategy, specifically discussing H. R. Haldeman’s recent public criticism of administration opponents. The conversation touched upon the reactions of various Democratic presidential candidates to these attacks and the broader media coverage surrounding the primary election landscape.

Florida tripJohn B. ConnallyH. R. HaldemanDemocratic presidential primarypolitical strategy
AudioNARA Description

On February 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles G. ("Bebe") Rebozo talked on the telephone from 7:32 pm to 7:38 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-074 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 20-74

Date: February 8, 1972
Time: 7:32 pm - 7:38 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with Charles G. (“Bebe”) Rebozo.

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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 05/1/2019.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]
[020-074-w001]
[Duration: 5m 32s]

       Weather for February 12-13, 1972

       President's schedule
              -Arrival in Florida February 10, 1972
                      -Key Biscayne
                      -Trip to Walker’s Cay February 11, 1972
              -John B. Connally
                      -Fishing trip
                              -Fishing with Robert H. Abplanalp on the Sea Lion
                              -Bone fish
                      -Attendance on trip
                              -Staff attendance
                                      -Lodging for staff

       Charles G. (“Bebe”) Rebozo
              -Work
              -Health
                      -Pills

       Julie Nixon Eisenhower and [Dwight] David Eisenhower, II visit
                      -Jacksonville
                      -Newport

                     -Miami

       H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman statement attacking Administration critics
               -Charles G. (“Bebe”) Rebozo
                       -Reaction
               -Support
               -Press coverage of Democratic candidates’ reaction
                       -George S. McGovern stance
                       -News networks
               -George C. Wallace support in primary
               -Opposition to Edmund S. Muskie
               -William P. Rogers
               -Democratic presidential candidates
                       -Interviews

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