President Nixon dictated a congratulatory letter to Charles Fairbanks, head coach of the University of Oklahoma football team, following their recent victory over the University of Nebraska. Drawing a parallel to his own political career, Nixon expressed admiration for the team's ability to execute a significant comeback. The President concluded the dictation by noting his intention to watch the team’s upcoming appearance in the Sugar Bowl on television.
On November 24, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:56 am and 9:37 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 815-009 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 815-9
Date: November 24, 1972
Time: Unknown between 8:56 am and 9:37 am.
Location: Oval Office
The President dictated a letter to Charles Fairbanks.
Introduction
-Fairbanks
-University of Oklahoma
University of Oklahoma football
-Defeat [November 25, 1971 versus University of Nebraska]
-The President’s telephone call
-Victory [November 23, 1972 versus University of Nebraska]
-Congratulations
-Come-backs
-Political arena
-Forthcoming Sugar Bowl game
-The President’s viewing on television [TV]
The President replayed the dictation.
The President resumed dictation.
University of Oklahoma football
-Sugar Bowl
-The President’s viewing on TVThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.