President Nixon met briefly with Frances Bennett to inquire about the health of her husband, Senator Wallace F. Bennett, who was hospitalized due to an ulcer. Expressing a personal and political need for the Senator's return to work, Nixon offered words of encouragement regarding his recovery. The discussion served as a gesture of support during the Senator's medical absence.
On December 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Frances (Grant) Bennett met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:15 pm to 12:17 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 628-004 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 628-4 Date: December 2, 1971 Time: 12:15 pm - 12:17 pm Location: Oval Office The President talked with Frances (Grant) [Mrs. Wallace F.] Bennett. [See Conversation No. 15-198]
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