President Nixon calls Senator Henry Bellmon to express strong support for his upcoming Senate candidacy announcement. The two discuss the political landscape in Oklahoma, with Nixon dismissing the potential negative impact of the Watergate scandal on Bellmon's campaign. Nixon concludes the call by offering to campaign on Bellmon's behalf and authorizing him to publicly share the President's endorsement with the press.
On May 11, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry L. Bellmon talked on the telephone from 8:43 am to 8:44 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 045-221 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 45-221 Date: May 11, 1973 Time: 8:43 am - 8:44 am Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Henry L. Bellmon. [See also Conversation No. 916-8B] ***************************************************************** [Begin segment reviewed under deed of gift] President’s conversation with George H. W. Bush -William E. Brock, III -Bellmon’s forthcoming race -Announcement -Speech by President -Watergate -Effect in Oklahoma -Press relations -President’s support [End segment reviewed under deed of gift] *****************************************************************
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