President Nixon initiated this call to commend J. Edgar Hoover and his agents for their successful handling of recent aircraft hijacking incidents, which resulted in the recovery of significant ransom funds and the apprehension of perpetrators. Following these pleasantries, the two men transitioned to the Vietnam War, with Nixon explaining the necessity of his decision to escalate military strikes against North Vietnam in response to border incursions. Hoover expressed support for the President’s aggressive military posture before the brief conversation concluded.
On April 11, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and J. Edgar Hoover talked on the telephone from 8:00 pm to 8:01 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 022-113 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 22-113
Date: April 11, 1972
Time: 8:00 pm - 8:01 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with J. Edgar Hoover.
Greetings
Hijacking incidents
-Hoover’s handling
-The President’s compliments
-Provo, Utah: San Diego: and Seattle
-Ransom money
-Recovery
-Hijackers
-Arrests
-The President’s compliments to agents
Vietnam
-The President’s orders to attack
-Necessity
-Public support
-Current activitiesThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.