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Conversation 044-088

TapeTape 44StartThursday, March 29, 1973 at 9:49 PMEndThursday, March 29, 1973 at 9:50 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Rebozo, Charles G. ("Bebe")Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon and Charles G. “Bebe” Rebozo discussed the positive reception of the President’s recent televised address regarding the Vietnam War and the status of American POWs. Rebozo shared that he and his companions, including Desi Arnaz, were impressed by the speech, specifically noting favorable coverage from NBC correspondent Richard Valeriani. The conversation concluded with the two men confirming plans for Nixon’s upcoming visit to see Rebozo the following Tuesday.

Vietnam WarPOWsPublic relationsTelevision coveragePresidential travel
AudioNARA Description

On March 29, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles G. ("Bebe") Rebozo talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:49 pm and 9:50 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 044-088 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 044-088

Date: March 29, 1973
Time: 9:49 pm-9:50 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with Charles G. Rebozo.

       Rebozo's location
            -J. Mark Trice [?]
            -Desi Arnaz
            -Sy [Last name unknown]

       President’s March 29 speech

             -Reaction
                  -National Broadcasting Company [NBC]
                        -Richard G. Valeriani’s analysis
                  -Vietnam
                        -Prisoners of war [POWs]

       President’s travel
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.
Hello, Mr. President.
Baby, where are you?
I'm at the hosta.
As usual, huh?
Fantastic.
Beautiful.
I was in there with Trice, and they've gone now, but I was...
I think it was Price and Desi Arnaz and... Oh, the whole group.
Isn't that great?
Honest to God.
What'd they think?
Oh, fantastic.
You know, I was amazed, too, because we happened to...
I had the best picture was on 7 on NBC, so we had to listen to that jerk Valeriani, but honest to God...
He was pretty good.
He said, you know, he said, the president's making it unmistakably clear to North Vietnam that they can't play games.
I was amazed.
It was beautiful.
It was absolutely just perfect, covering every aspect of it in a very sincere, straightforward manner.
The solid air confinement about the POWs and the whole damn thing was absolutely perfect.
Couldn't have been better.
Well, we'll see you out there then, huh?
Yes, sir.
I'll be there next week.
Tuesday night.
Yes, sir.
All right.
Fine, boy.
Bye.
Give my best to Cy.
I'll do it.
Bye.
Thank you.
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