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Conversation 020-132

TapeTape 20StartTuesday, February 29, 1972 at 9:17 PMEndTuesday, February 29, 1972 at 9:19 PMTape start time04:27:54Tape end time04:29:52ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operator;  Rebozo, Charles G. ("Bebe")Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon and his close friend Charles G. “Bebe” Rebozo discuss the overwhelming positive public reaction to the President’s recent historic trip to the People's Republic of China. Rebozo praises the diplomatic mission as a monumental achievement that has deeply moved the American public. The brief call also touches upon logistical preparations for the President’s upcoming trip to Florida with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower.

People's Republic of ChinaDiplomacyPublic opinionPresidential travelBebe Rebozo
AudioNARA Description

On February 29, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Charles G. ("Bebe") Rebozo talked on the telephone from 9:17 pm to 9:19 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-132 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 20-132

Date: February 29, 1972
Time: 9:17 pm - 9:19 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The White House operator talked with the President.

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

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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 05/1/2019.
Segment cleared for release.]
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[Duration: 40s]

       The President's schedule

       Florida trip
              -President and Julie Nixon Eisenhower
              -Timing
                     -March 1, 1972
              -Reception
              -Weather in Florida
              -President’s arrival time
                     -Afternoon of March 1, 1972

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     People’s Republic of China [PRC] trip
          -Public reaction
          -Historical prominence
          -Chances for peace

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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 04/30/2019.
Segment cleared for release.]
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[Duration: 27s]

       Florida trip
              -Henry A. Kissinger's arrival
              -President's promise to Henry A. Kissinger
                     -Gift from Charles G. (“Bebe”) Rebozo
                              -Phone numbers

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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.

Thank you.
Mr. President, I want to tell you that this is the most fantastic thing in history.
People have watched this, and people even saw your arrival last night, and I've talked to them in tears.
Really?
Were they?
Yes, sir.
Why?
Well, just so excited and so, you know, built up over the whole thing.
This has got to be one of the greatest historical events of our country.
No question.
It really is.
No question about it.
Because it doesn't mean that we're going to have instant peace, but it does mean we have a chance to avoid a few things.
No, sir.
You've told everybody that.
You've answered this amply well.
But still, the feeling is that you've delivered far more than you ever indicated that you thought you could.
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