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Conversation 648-002

TapeTape 648StartMonday, January 17, 1972 at 8:58 AMEndMonday, January 17, 1972 at 9:48 AMTape start time00:25:31Tape end time00:31:45ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Shula, DonRecording deviceOval Office
AudioNARA Description

On January 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Don Shula met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:58 am and 9:48 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 648-002 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 648-2

Date: January 17, 1972
Time: Unknown between 8:58 am and 9:48 am
Location: Oval Office

The President dictated a letter to Don Shula.

     Miami Dolphins
         -Loss in Super Bowl, January 16, 1972
              -Expression of sympathy
         -Shula's coaching
         -Super Bowl game
              -Dallas Cowboys
         -Previous season
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I go on to say that it must be you and the members of your fine team who have received an announcement as a fine member.
You can take a radio and cryo letter in the back with you.
Brought the young golf team to the very heights of pro football competition.
The team that was at its absolute peak
and denied the great prize.
After coming so close, first time we hit it straight with the park.
Miami will have a chance.
You can look back with pride.
Have a great season.
Thank you.
And I would not want to be on the other side of the defense, on the other team.
The next time you're... You got my hand in players.
I have another shot.
Absolutely.
Thank you very much.
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