President Nixon held a brief, informal telephone conversation with an unidentified individual, referred to as Ted, who was hospitalized. Nixon expressed his personal well-being and encouragement, emphasizing that the staff missed him and remained supportive during his recovery. The discussion served as a morale-boosting gesture, with Nixon urging his associate to focus on a swift return to his duties.
On November 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:07 am to 11:09 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 615-015 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 615-15
Date: November 5, 1971
Time: 11:07 am - 11:09 am
Location: Oval Office
The President talked with [name withheld].
[See conversation No. 13-152; one item has been withdrawn from the conversation]
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(rev. 10/06)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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.