President Nixon calls Timothy G. Elbourne to formally express appreciation for his extensive 48-day work assignment supporting the recent presidential trip to the People's Republic of China. Nixon acknowledges the logistical challenges faced by Elbourne and his colleagues, lightheartedly noting the positive impression they left on their Chinese counterparts. This brief exchange serves as a gesture of presidential recognition for the staff involved in the mission's successful execution.
On March 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Timothy G. Elbourne talked on the telephone from 10:57 am to 10:58 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-009 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 21-9 Date: March 7, 1972 Time: 10:57 am - 10:58 am Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Timothy G. Elbourne. [See Conversation No. 679-8A] President’s trip to People’s Republic of China [PRC] trip -Elbourne’s work -Ronald L. Ziegler -Vernon C. Coffey
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