President Nixon called media executive Norman Chandler to offer well wishes regarding Chandler’s ongoing health struggles and recent surgery. During the conversation, Chandler congratulated the President on his 1972 reelection victory, prompting Nixon to reflect on the historical importance of the Los Angeles Times’ early support for his political career. The two also discussed the status of Ambassador Walter H. Annenberg, with Nixon committing to write a note encouraging Annenberg to remain in his post to help alleviate political pressure.
On November 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Norman Chandler talked on the telephone at Camp David from 2:18 pm to 2:23 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 153-037 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 153-37 Date: November 16, 1972 Time: 2:18 pm- 2:23 pm Location: Camp David Study Table The President talked with Norman Chandler. [See Conversation No. 225-38] Greetings Chandler’s health -Surgery -Cobolt therapy Bohemian Grove -Old Guard The President’s schedule -Camp David Second term reorganization -Appointments -45- NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM (rev. Mar.-08) Conversation No. 153-37 (cont’d) ****************************************************************************** [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift during chronological review 2007-2013] 1972 election -Thank you letters -Supporters -The President’s victory -Congratulations -Supporters -Endorsement of Los Angeles Times -1946 election -The President’s lunch with Kyle Palmer -Senate race in 1950 -California -Biltmore Hotel -Tamale -Chandler’s support -1968 election -Bohemian Grove -Walter H. Annenberg ****************************************************************************** Second term reorganization -Walter H. Annenberg -Retention in post -Chandler’s recent conversation with Annenberg -The President’s recent conversation with Annenberg -Note -Timing -1972 election -Chandler’s conversation with the President -Benefit to the President -Possible note from Chandler -46- NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM (rev. Mar.-08) Conversation No. 153-37 (cont’d) ****************************************************************************** [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift during chronological review 2007-2013] 1972 Election -Congratulations -Percentage -Margin -Polls -Accuracy ****************************************************************************** Chandler’s Health -Possible surgery -Timing -Lymph nodes, throat -Cobalt therapy -Effect Chandler’s gratitude -Telephone call Greetings -Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon -Forthcoming note from the President -Dorothy (Buffum) Chandler
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