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Conversation 311-007

TapeTape 311StartFriday, December 31, 1971 at 9:22 PMEndFriday, December 31, 1971 at 9:24 PMTape start time00:05:03Tape end time00:07:07ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Bush, George H. W.Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building
AudioNARA Description

On December 31, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and George H. W. Bush met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 9:22 pm to 9:24 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 311-007 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 311-7

Date: December 31, 1971
Time: 9:22 pm - 9:24 pm
Location: Executive Office Building

The President talked with George H.W. Bush.

[See Conversation No. 17-121; one item has been withdrawn from the conversation]
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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So, George, just call to wish you a happy new year, and tell you what a great job you've done in 71.
No, not at all, no.
Well, you fought the good fight, and that's the main thing, and you made a fine mark for yourself, and we're glad to have you on our team.
Have you liked it?
That's the stuff.
How do you like fighting that New York ghost society crap?
You're out.
You're out.
Right.
You're still a part of mine.
You're out.
I'm in Washington at the White House.
You know, I work in my office a little late.
We'll see you on the 20th.
We're going to have a little party at the cabin.
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