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Conversation 027-057

TapeTape 27StartTuesday, July 25, 1972 at 5:35 PMEndTuesday, July 25, 1972 at 5:40 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Maltester, Jack D.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon spoke with San Leandro Mayor Jack D. Maltester to discuss the political momentum surrounding revenue sharing legislation following a productive meeting with local government officials. The two discussed the nonpartisan nature of local politics in California and the lack of enthusiasm among Democrats for opposing programs. They concluded the call by arranging for Maltester to meet with Bob Haldeman to schedule a photo opportunity for the presentation of a Bicentennial medallion to the President.

Revenue sharingLocal governmentNonpartisan politicsBicentennialH.R. HaldemanCampaign publicity
AudioNARA Description

On July 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Jack D. Maltester talked on the telephone from 5:35 pm to 5:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-057 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 27-57

Date: July 25, 1972
Time: 5:35 pm - 5:40 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with Jack D. Maltester.

[See Conversation No. 753-8B]

     Revenue sharing
         -The President's July 25, 1972 meeting with mayors, state legislators, and National
               League of Cities
               -Maltester's work

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[Duration: 1m 6s ]

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     Revenue sharing
         -Democrat programs
         -Nonpartisan nature of officials

     San Leandro
          -Bicentennial
                -Presentation of medallion
                    -The President's schedule
                         -H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman

                                       (rev. Feb-02)

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[Duration: 43s ]

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     Schedule
         -Maltester's forthcoming conversation with Haldeman
Transcript (AI-Generated)

This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Mr. Mayor, I wanted you to know two things.
One, we had a very good meeting this morning with your... Revenue sharing?
Yeah, and all your... Well, we had on revenue sharing the Conference of Mayors, the Conference of State Legislators, the Conference of the League of Cities, etc.
So I saw a lot of your friends, and they're really giving a push to it.
and uh but I was I had the meeting I thought of the work you had done and uh
What are you finding, what is the reason for it, Mayor, is that why are they disenchanted with, well, they like what we're doing on revenue sharing, I know, but are they disenchanted with the other fellow, is that it, or what?
I think mainly, at least from some of the Democrats, that they just can't buy this other program.
Your fellows, for example, are, as I recall in the old days, the mayors in California, basically, even though they have a D or an R to their name, it really means that they are nonpartisan.
Absolutely.
That's right.
We can't put our party registration on the ballot when we run.
That's right.
I know.
Oh, is that right?
Oh, yeah.
Good.
Good.
I like that.
I'd forgotten that system.
So there's one other thing as I have you.
We're celebrating.
You've had letters before.
This year is St. Andrew's Centennial Bison.
Yeah.
Yeah.
And we have struck some silver medallions against you.
And number one, I've been saving for you.
And I think if you get a photo with you and I present it, that's going to do a real good in the campaign.
When will you be in town in Washington?
Friday.
Friday.
I could do it Friday, Friday morning.
Fine.
If you just contact, would you contact Bob Haldeman when you get in there?
Sure will.
We'll do it Friday morning.
That'll be good.
We'll get a picture and that'll be fine.
I'd love to do it.
I'll inform him and we'll approve it on the schedule.
I'll hold some time.
Thank you very much.
Good to talk to you.
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