President Nixon telephoned newly elected San Diego Mayor Pete Wilson to congratulate him on his electoral victory and establish a framework for future cooperation. The President directed Wilson to inform the press that the White House, specifically through John Ehrlichman and the Domestic Council, would assist San Diego with its municipal challenges on a non-partisan basis. The conversation served to solidify a professional relationship between the administration and the incoming mayor while acknowledging Wilson’s long-standing political career.
On November 3, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Pete Wilson talked on the telephone from 10:41 am to 10:43 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-092 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 013-092 Date: November 3, 1971 Time: 10:41 am - 10:43 am Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Pete Wilson. [See Conversation No. 301-7M] Wilson -Election -Future relations with the White House -John D. Ehrlichman -H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman -Robert H. Finch ********************************************************************** [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 02/08/2019. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [013-092-w002] [Duration: 1m 39s] November 2, 1971 mayoral elections -Re-election of Richard G. Lugar -Indianapolis -Ralph J. Perk -Cleveland -Frank L. Rizzo -Philadelphia Upcoming 1972 Republican National Convention Pete Wilson -John D. Ehrlichman -H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman -Election -Margin of victory -Compared to Richard G. Lugar Cleveland -Ralph J. Perk's election -Racial issues ********************************************************************** Wilson's forthcoming meeting with press -The President’s telephone call -Domestic Council -White House support Wilson's political career
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