President Nixon facilitates a brief phone call between Congressman Joe D. Waggonner, Jr. and John B. Connally to foster communication between the two men. Following introductory pleasantries, the conversation transitions into a casual, lighthearted exchange regarding the perceived differences in manners between the wealthy and the poor. No substantive political developments or policy decisions are documented in this portion of the recording.
On July 31, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Joe D. Waggonner, Jr., and John B. Connally talked on the telephone from 5:44 pm to 5:54 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 028-016 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 28-16 Date: July 31, 1972 Time: 5:44 pm - 5:54 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Joe D. Waggonner, Jr. [See Conversation No. 757-6B] The President's meeting with John B. Connally Connally talked with Waggonner. Greetings Rich people compared to poor people -Manners (rev. Mar-02) ***************************************************************** BEGIN WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1 [Personal returnable] [Duration: 9m 3s ] END WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1 *****************************************************************
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