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Conversation 043-220

TapeTape 43StartMonday, February 26, 1973 at 7:47 PMEndMonday, February 26, 1973 at 7:49 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Brennan, John V.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon instructed Major John V. Brennan to coordinate a congratulatory gesture for Debbie Reynolds following her performance in the Broadway musical "Irene." The President directed Brennan to procure a large bouquet of roses to be presented on stage during the first curtain call. Brennan was tasked with wearing his military uniform to deliver the flowers on behalf of the President and the First Lady to ensure the presentation was handled appropriately.

Debbie ReynoldsIreneBroadwayWhite House protocolgift coordination
AudioNARA Description

On February 26, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and John V. Brennan talked on the telephone from 7:47 pm to 7:49 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-220 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 43-220

Date: February 26, 1973
Time: 7:47 pm - 7:49 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with Maj. John V. Brennan.

[See Conversation No. 413-37]
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                   NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

                                         (rev. Aug.-08)

       Musical comedy show, “Irene”
            -Opening night on Broadway
                 -Delivery of bouquet of roses to Debbie Reynolds
                       -Brennan’s role
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Hello.
Major Brennan, sir.
Hello.
Yes, sir.
I would like you to check to see when that show that I saw Irene opens in New York.
And then if you could go up and get some, I would say about four dozen, you know, so it's rather impressive, roses and so forth.
for the first curtain call.
You could arrange, you know, wear your uniform, so for the ticket out and hand it to her from the president, Mrs. Nixon, I think it would be a nice idea.
Wonderful.
Okay.
You sort of work it out with the manager up there, the president, Mrs. Nixon, want to send up and say, I'd say about 560 roses or something.
To Ms. Reynolds or for the cast?
Well, to Ms. Reynolds.
All right.
Okay, Mr. President.
All right, fine.
Yes, sir.
Bye.
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