President Nixon checked on Representative William M. Colmer’s recovery following a recent surgery and discussed plans for a future lunch meeting during the upcoming Easter recess. The two men also briefly touched upon the President’s travel schedule to California and Nixon’s support for F. Edward Hébert in his public opposition to a CBS news story. The conversation concluded with Colmer reaffirming his commitment to supporting the President's legislative agenda and the military.
On March 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and William M. Colmer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 3:21 pm to 3:23 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 467-026 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 467-26
Date: March 17, 1971
Time: 3:21 pm - 3:23 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President talked with William M. Colmer
Colmer’s health
Colmer’s location
President’s schedule
-Lunch with Colmer
-California trip
Colmer’s district
President’s greetings to [Names unintelligible]
President’s call to F. Edward Hébert
-Columbia Broadcasting System [CBS] story on Pat Johnson
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(rev. 9/08)This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.