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Conversation 031-092

TapeTape 31StartMonday, October 16, 1972 at 8:12 PMEndMonday, October 16, 1972 at 8:14 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Williams, Theodore S. ("Ted")Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon and baseball legend Ted Williams engaged in a brief, informal social call to exchange pleasantries and discuss current events. The conversation touched upon Williams’ recent hunting trip in Vermont, their mutual interest in the World Series, and the status of the Texas Rangers. Williams concluded the call by expressing his political support for the President’s reelection campaign.

Ted WilliamsWorld SeriesTexas RangersHuntingPresidential Election
AudioNARA Description

On October 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Theodore S. ("Ted") Williams talked on the telephone from 8:12 pm to 8:14 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 031-092 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 31-92

Date: October 16, 1972
Time: 8:12 pm - 8:14 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with Theodore S. (“Ted”) Williams.

        Greetings

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BEGIN WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1
[Personal returnable]
[Duration: 7s ]

END WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1

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            -Texas Rangers

        The President's schedule

                                        (rev. Oct-06)

             -World Series
             -Congress

        William's schedule
            -Putney, Vermont
                -Mrs. Williams
                -Pointer dog
                     -Hunting
                         -Rogers C.B. Morton
                             -[First name not known] Townsend
                     -King Timahoe

        Farewells
            -Mrs. Williams
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Hello?
Mr. Ted Williams.
Hello?
How are you, Mr. President?
Ted, well, how are you?
Well, I'm all right, sir.
Well... And whatever happened to the Rangers, let me say it wasn't a matter of a lack of support from me.
Well, I know that.
Are you going to the series?
No, I'll tell you that the Congress is still around, and I've got to do a little work.
But I'll try to catch one or two games on TV.
It isn't on today, is it?
No, no, it's on tonight.
I mean, tomorrow night.
Tomorrow night.
I may... Wednesday, Thursday night.
I'll catch them.
I think I can catch two or three tonight games.
Well, that'll be wonderful.
You know you're awful kind to call.
Where did I catch you?
There's more for you than I am.
Where are you?
Well, I'm up in Vermont.
My wife has a little home up in Putney, Vermont.
Oh, yes.
I'm doing a little woodcock hunting.
Good.
It's a very nice dog, and I go out.
What kind of a dog is it?
Oh, it's a pointer, and we go out.
I was with...
with a friend of the Secretary Morton today, a fellow named Townsend.
Oh, yes, right.
Oh, yes, yes, I know.
A very good friend of his, and we were talking about everybody today, and we're all on your team.
Right.
I guess, Bush, you know, I've got a marvelous Irish center.
Both his mother and father are champions, but we've never trained them.
I'll tell you, any time you want to hump with him, you can.
All right.
I know that.
Very best to you, sir.
Well, thanks a lot.
All right, and we'll be pulling everything we can to get things organized.
We'll see you after the election.
Very kind.
You have my best year pretty wise.
I will.
All right, sir.
Good night.
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