John B. Connally informs President Nixon of his intent to hold a press conference to formally announce his party affiliation change to the Republican Party. Nixon praises Connally's courage and aligns their shared political resolve against ongoing adversity. The two also briefly acknowledge positive public feedback regarding the President's recent televised address concerning the Watergate scandal.
On May 2, 1973, John B. Connally and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone from 9:53 am to 9:54 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 045-131 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 45-131 Date: May 2, 1973 Time: 9:53 am - 9:54 am Location: White House Telephone John B. Connally talked with the President. [See also Conversation No. 909-8] ***************************************************************** [Begin segment reviewed under deed of gift] Connally’s press conference -Party affiliation -84- NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM (rev. October-2012) Conversation No. 45-131 (cont’d) [End segment reviewed under deed of gift] ***************************************************************** Watergate -President’s speech
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