President Richard Nixon called U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations George H.W. Bush to exchange New Year's greetings and express mutual appreciation for their work throughout 1971. The two discussed Bush's professional experience in New York, their shared interest in upcoming football games, and personal family well-wishes. The conversation served to reinforce political alignment and rapport, with Bush reporting optimism regarding the administration's national standing following a recent trip to Texas.
On December 31, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and George H. W. Bush talked on the telephone from 9:22 pm to 9:24 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-121 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 17-121 Date: December 31, 1971 Time: 9:22 pm - 9:24 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with George H.W. Bush. [See Conversation No. 311-7] New Year greetings Bush's performance -President offers congratulations New York society crowd Bush's job Football -Timing -Dallas Cowboys The President's location -White House Thelma C. (“Pat’) Nixon Cabinet party -Timing ************************************************************************** [Previous PRMPA Privacy (D) reviewed under deed of gift 11/26/2021. Segment cleared for release.] [Privacy] [017-121-w001] [Duration: 4s] Cabinet party ************************************************************************** Bush's family -Father, Prescott Bush -Golf Nixon administration -Praise from Bush -Bush’s trip to Texas -Optimism for upcoming year
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