President Nixon consulted with John and Nellie Connally regarding the political fallout from the assassination attempt on George Wallace and the timing of pending public announcements. The discussion also addressed the logistical planning and security concerns surrounding the Connallys' upcoming diplomatic tour of Latin America. Additionally, the parties reviewed recent administrative matters, including the President's attendance at a Blue Room reception and an evaluation of Eugene Rossides' performance.
On May 15, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, John B. Connally, and Idanell ("Nellie") (Brill) Connally talked on the telephone from 8:02 pm to 8:04 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-115 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 24-115 Date: May 15, 1972 Time: 8:02 pm - 8:04 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with John B. Connally. [See also Conversation No. 339-4F] Press conference -Eugene T. Rossides -Connally's evaluation Blue Room reception -Crowd -Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon's duties -Taft Schreiber -W. Clement Stone -The President's attendance -Blue Room -Connally’s view The President talked with Idanell B. (“Nellie”) Connally at an unknown time. Blue Room -Nellie Connally’s view John Connally -Announcement -Timing -Attack on George C. Wallace Nellie Connally's service John and Nellie Connally -Trip to Latin America -Colombia -Brazil -Argentina -Other countries -Protection -Nellie Connally's concerns -The President’s view -Service with the President The President talked with John Connally between an unknown time after 8:02 and 8:04 pm. Connallys' Latin American trip -Countries -Moscow Summit -Purpose -The President’s view Attack on Wallace -Report to the President
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