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Conversation 013-071

TapeTape 13StartTuesday, November 2, 1971 at 1:09 PMEndTuesday, November 2, 1971 at 1:10 PMTape start time02:36:53Tape end time02:37:40ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Conable, Barber B., Jr.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon initiated this brief call to Congressman Barber Conable, Jr. specifically to offer birthday wishes as Conable turned 49. Diverging from their typical interactions regarding legislative lobbying, the conversation remained lighthearted and personal. The exchange concluded with the President expressing his appreciation for Conable’s service.

Barber B. Conable Jr.BirthdayPersonal relationsCongressional relations
AudioNARA Description

On November 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Barber B. Conable, Jr. talked on the telephone from 1:09 pm to 1:10 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-071 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 013-071

Date: November 2, 1971
Time: 1:09 pm - 1:10 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with Barber B. Conable, Jr.

[See Conversation No. 611-21D]

     Conable's birthday
         -Legislative lobbying
         -Age
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Congressman Conable, sir.
Hello.
Hello.
How are you, Mr. President?
I'm not calling you to urge you to do anything legislatively today, which I normally would be doing.
Well, I don't think you've ever done that, sir.
The purpose is, oh, yes, in leaders' meetings.
Oh, yeah.
But I just wanted to know that...
I remember when I left the 40s that I thought, boy, that's really the last.
So enjoy your last year in the 40s, will you?
49 years of age.
Oh, yes, sir.
Is that correct?
Thank you.
That's very nice.
I'm a little appalled to realize this.
I've been young all my life up until now.
No, but you're only 49, so you're still young.
But when you're 50, boy, I got you will feel it.
Just that one year.
I'll try to carry a big burden next year then.
Yeah.
Well, you've done a great job, and we appreciate it.
Thank you, Mr. President.
That's very nice.
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