Conversation 829-005

TapeTape 829StartMonday, January 1, 1973 at 7:32 AMEndMonday, January 1, 1973 at 9:25 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Landry, TomRecording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon dictates a letter to Dallas Cowboys head coach Tom Landry to express his personal admiration following the team's recent performance. The President commends the Cowboys for maintaining their dignity despite a difficult loss, specifically highlighting Bob Lilly’s resilience while playing through injuries. The correspondence reinforces Nixon’s respect for the team's championship history and their representation of high standards in competitive athletics.

Dallas CowboysTom LandryProfessional FootballBob LillySportsmanshipPresidential correspondence

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NARA Description

On January 1, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Tom Landry met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 7:32 am and 9:25 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 829-005 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 829-5

Date: January 1, 1973
Time: Unknown between 7:32 am and 9:25 am
Location: Oval Office

The President dictated a letter to Tom Landry.

       Washington Redskins- Dallas Cowboys game
           -The President's support
           -Respect for Tom Landry and Cowboys
           -Last year's performance
                 -National Football League [NFL] champions
           -Performance by Bob Lilly
           -Dignity of team

       Instruction to typist

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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This is Tom Landry of the Nelson Conference.

Dear Tom, as one who always boasts her own team, I was, uh,

uh as a football fan however i want you to know that

The whole nation has an arm's respect for you and the Dallas Cowboys, period.

You were great when you

were the champions last year, and you acted like champions when you had to absorb what I know was a bitter defeat, a tough loss this year.

uh incidentally i will always marvel at how bodily with the injuries could have played such an outstanding game period

the dignity of the employees, which you and all the cowboys demonstrated throughout the game.

We're in the best conditions of competitive athletics in our country.

And do this one, too.

Call it Dear Tom.

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