President Nixon held a brief telephone conversation with Raymond J. Arbuthnot to extend condolences following the death of Arbuthnot’s wife, Zelda. Beyond personal matters and family greetings, the two discussed the President's upcoming trip to Canada and the ongoing war in Vietnam. Arbuthnot expressed his support for the President’s recent military actions against North Vietnam.
On April 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Raymond J. Arbuthnot talked on the telephone from 12:25 pm to 12:27 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 022-127 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 22-127 Date: April 15, 1972 Time: 12:25 pm - 12:27 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Raymond J. Arbuthnot. [See Conversation No. 329-39] ****************************************************************************** [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 09/11/2018. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [022-127-w001] [Duration: 1m 40s] Death of Zelda Arbuthnot -Condolences The President's Canadian trip Raymond J. Arbuthnot’s ranch Vietnam -Support of the President -Attacks on the North The President’s family Charles G. (“Bebe”) Rebozo -Meeting with the President -Age Raymond J. Arbuthnot -Trip east -Entertainment -Raymond J. Arbuthnot’s daughters -President’s greetings ******************************************************************************
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