President Nixon called Ronald H. Walker to commend him and his team for their successful logistical efforts during the President’s recent trip to the People’s Republic of China. Nixon acknowledged the demanding nature of the assignment and expressed pride in their performance while noting the Chinese officials' observations regarding the team's youth. The conversation concluded with Nixon encouraging the fatigued Walker to take a planned trip to Florida to recover his health.
On March 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Ronald H. Walker talked on the telephone from 11:29 am to 11:32 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-140 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 20-140
Date: March 1, 1972
Time: 11:29 am - 11:32 am
Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator talked with the President.
Ronald H. Walker on the line
Walker talked with the President between 11:31 am and 11:32 am.
[See Conversation No. 676-22B]
Walker's effort in People’s Republic of China [PRC]
-Remarks by Chinese
-Walker's health
-Florida tripThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.