President Nixon contacted the nurse in charge of the Intensive Care Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital to inquire about the medical status of an old friend and former congressional colleague. The President reminisced briefly about their shared history serving in the Navy during World War II and their time in Congress together. He concluded the brief call by requesting that the nurse pass along his best wishes for the patient's recovery.
On July 3, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House from 8:58 am to 9:01 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 536-007 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 536-7 Date: July 3, 1971 Time: 8:58 am - 9:01 am Location: Oval Office The White House operator talked with the President The President talked with the nurse in charge of the Intensive Care Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital [See Conversation No. 6-118]
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