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Conversation 006-122

TapeTape 6StartSaturday, July 3, 1971 at 9:56 AMEndSaturday, July 3, 1971 at 9:56 AMTape start time02:28:46Tape end time02:30:12ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operator;  Mara, SusanRecording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon initiated a brief, informal telephone call to the residence of Wellington T. Mara to offer personal congratulations on the birth of his tenth child. After being informed by the White House operator that Mara was unavailable, the President spoke with Mara's daughter, Susan, to convey his well-wishes to the family. The conversation concluded with lighthearted commentary regarding the family's gender balance and a brief exchange concerning the President's support for both the New York Giants and the Washington Redskins.

Wellington T. MaraPersonal correspondenceProfessional footballNew York GiantsWashington Redskins
AudioNARA Description

On July 3, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Susan Mara talked on the telephone at 9:56 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-122 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 6-122

Date: July 3, 1971
Time: 9:56 am - 9:57 am
Location: White House Telephone

The White House operator talked with the President.

[See Conversation No. 536-12]

     Wellington T. Mara's location
          -Mrs. Wellington T. Mara

The President talked with Susan Mara.

     President's congratulations on Mara's new baby

     New York Giants

     Washington Redskins
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Hello.
Mr. President, on this call to Wellington Marrow, he is at the hospital to pick up his wife.
I have the daughter answering at the residence.
She said he should be home between 11.30 and 12 o'clock.
Would you like me to leave word on that?
I'll talk to his daughter.
All right, fine.
Yeah.
There you are, Mr. President.
Hello.
Hello.
Mr. President?
Yes?
This is Suzy Mara, his daughter.
Well, how are you?
I'm fine.
And which one are you, number one?
I'm number two, second.
Number two, great.
Well, I just called to congratulate your mother and father and, of course, all the brothers and sisters on this number 10, huh?
Isn't that great?
Yeah.
Now, you tell your dad when he gets back and your mother that he's got to have one more to make that football team, you know?
Okay.
And this is a little girl or boy?
Little girl.
Little girl.
Yes.
How many are girls and boys?
Six girls.
Oh, this puts the girls ahead.
You were really about to have a tie.
Yeah, we thought we were going to have a tie, too.
I see.
Well, that's great.
Are you a Giant fan?
Yes, very much.
Well, I'll tell you something.
I follow the football team so closely.
When I was in New York, I always pulled for the Giants.
But down here, I've got to root for the Redskins now.
Yes, we do.
That's a good team.
Well, you tell them that I called and just congratulate them, will you?
Okay, thank you.
Okay, hon.
Bye.
Bye.
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