President Nixon dictates a formal letter to Raymond C. Moley to express personal gratitude for Moley’s long-standing support, including his backing during Nixon's time as Vice President and his period out of office. The President reflects on the 1972 election campaign and the role of the National Committees, while also including a New Year's greeting from First Lady Pat Nixon. The discussion focuses on refining the letter's tone and content to ensure it appropriately acknowledges Moley's past contributions.
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 380-041 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 380-41
Date: December 28, 1972
Time: Unknown between 12:39 pm and 2:20 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President dictated a letter to Raymond C. Moley.
Moley’s letter [to Rose Mary Woods], October 21, 1972
-The President’s reading
-Timing
-1972 election
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Conversation No. 380-41 (cont’d)
-Location
-Florida
1972 campaign
-The President’s dependence on others
-[Watergate]
-[Democratic and Republican] National Committees
The President’s appreciation for Moley’s support
-The President’s Vice Presidency
-The President’s period out of office
-Frances S. Hebard Moley
New Year’s greeting
-Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon
Introduction to the President’s letter to Raymond Moley
-RewordingThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.