Nixon White House Tapes — Conversation 467-035
Date: Wednesday, March 17, 1971 at 3:43 PM
Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Ellington, Edna (Thompson)
Recording device: Oval Office
Source: https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/467-035

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[0:00] Oh, let's see.
[0:13] Who does he have on?
[0:15] See who it is.
[0:18] I'm not sure.
[0:22] I just called to congratulate the Duke on his being received a membership in the Royal Swedish Academy of Music.
[0:33] Isn't that a great thing?
[0:35] I understand it's the first time a popular musician has ever been honored by the Academy.
[0:40] There are only 50 of them, so we're glad it's one of ours.
[0:47] I will always remember that evening in the White House, and I just want to let you know that when I saw this in my briefing file, I said, well, I've got to give him a call.
[1:03] I just want to wish him the best.
[1:04] That's all right.
[1:05] You get the message.
[1:06] You'll get it better than he will.
[1:08] Thank you.
[1:08] Bye.