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

AI Summary

President Nixon met with Miami Dolphins head coach Don Shula to offer consolation following the team's recent loss to the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl VI. During their brief meeting, the President dictated a formal letter of encouragement, praising Shula’s leadership and the team’s impressive performance throughout the season. Nixon expressed his admiration for the Dolphins' competitive spirit and conveyed his confidence that the franchise would remain a top contender in future seasons.

Miami DolphinsDon ShulaSuper Bowl VIRichard NixonProfessional Football

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NARA 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

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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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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