Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 24 › Conversation 024-144
Nixon phone call with Rebozo on George Wallace and Arthur Bremer
Tuesday, May 16, 1972 · 9:57 AM–9:59 AM ET · White House Telephone
AI Summary
President Nixon and Bebe Rebozo discuss the immediate aftermath and security implications of the attempted assassination of George Wallace. They analyze the suspect, Arthur Bremer, while contrasting current Secret Service protocols with the protection provided to Nixon during his vice presidency. Additionally, the conversation touches upon the logistical arrangements for an upcoming Florida trip involving Manolo and Fina Sanchez.
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NARA Description
On May 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles G. ("Bebe") Rebozo talked on the telephone from 9:57 am to 9:59 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-144 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 24-144
Date: May 16, 1972
Time: 9:57 am - 9:59 am
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with Charles G. (“Bebe”) Rebozo.
[See also Conversation No. 725-17]
Assault on George C. Wallace
-The President's Request for a call to Rebozo
-Arthur H. Bremer
-Mental condition
-Political affiliation
-Actions at scene
-Response in Florida
-The President's actions
-Candidate coverage
-Edward M. Kennedy
-William M. Lukash
-The President's statement
-The President's suite at Bethesda Naval Hospital
-Secret Service staff
-Number with Wallace
-The President's coverage as Vice President
-Location of Jack Sherwood
-Vulnerability
-Impact
-Campaigning
-Television pictures
-Accuracy of shots
-Wallace's condition
Florida trip
-Manolo and Fina Sanchez
-Schedule
The President's scheduleAlso recorded on May 16, 1972
- 024-142 9:50 AM · 6 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:50 am and 9:56 am.
- 725-014 9:50 AM · 1 min — President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:50 am and 9:52 am.
- 024-143 9:56 AM · 25 sec — H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, President Richard M. Nixon, Alexander P. Butterfield, and Stephen B. Bull talked on the telephone from 9:56 am to 9:57 am.
- 725-017 9:57 AM · 3 min — President Richard M. Nixon and Charles G. ("Bebe") Rebozo met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:57 am and 9:59 am.
- 024-145 9:59 AM · 6 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:59 am and 10:00 am.
- 725-018 9:59 AM · 1 min — President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:59 am and 10:00 am.
- 024-146 10:00 AM · 5 min — President Richard M. Nixon, Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon, and Walter R. Tkach talked on the telephone from 10:00 am to 10:05 am.
- 725-019 10:00 AM · 9 min — President Richard M. Nixon, Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon, and Walter R. Tkach met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:00 am and 10:05 am.
Cite this conversation
Conversation 024-144, May 16, 1972. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/024-144 (accessed October 9, 2026).