President Nixon called Nellie Connally to congratulate her on receiving a prestigious award from the University of Texas, noting that she shares the honor with Lady Bird Johnson. The two also discussed the logistical challenges of the Connally family's recent household relocations between Fort Worth, Dallas, and Jamaica. The conversation served primarily as a personal gesture of support and courtesy from the President.
On October 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Idanell ("Nellie") (Brill) Connally talked on the telephone from 9:36 am to 9:40 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 031-138 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 31-138 Date: October 19, 1972 Time: 9:36 am - 9:40 am Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Idanell (Brill) (“Nellie”) Connally. [See Conversation No. 368-29] (rev. Oct-06) Connally's schedule -Move of household -Fort Worth, Dallas, Jamaica -Receipt of award from the University of Texas -Claudia A. (Taylor) ("Lady Bird") Johnson ***************************************************************** BEGIN WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1 [Personal returnable] [Duration: 2m 37s ] END WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1 *****************************************************************
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