President Nixon utilized this time to dictate a letter of appreciation to Franklin D. Murphy, acknowledging Murphy's long-standing support and his recent correspondence following the 1972 election. The President reflected on his historical relationship with the Los Angeles Times, specifically recalling the editorial backing he received from Norman Chandler during his 1950 senatorial campaign. Throughout the recording, Nixon also reviewed past audio segments and extended New Year's greetings.
On December 28, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 12:39 pm and 2:20 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 380-020 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 380-20
Date: December 28, 1972
Time: Unknown between 12:39 pm and 2:20 p.m.
Location: Executive Office Building
The President dictated a letter to Franklin D. Murphy.
The President’s appreciation for Murphy’s support
-Murphy’s letter to the President, November 29, 1972
-[1972 election]
The President replayed a portion of the recordings.
The President resumed dictation.
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Conversation No. 380-20 (cont’d)
The Los Angeles Times
-Support for the President in 1950
-Senatorial nomination
Norman Chandler
New Year’s greetingThis transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.