President Nixon met with John McKay to dictate a congratulatory letter regarding the University of Southern California’s recent Rose Bowl victory over Ohio State University. The conversation focused on praising McKay’s coaching prowess and the historical significance of his team’s performance. Nixon specifically highlighted his admiration for the team's exceptional quality and success during the collegiate football season.
On January 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and John McKay met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:45 am and 8:53 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 829-017 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 829-17
Date: January 2, 1973
Time: Unknown between 8:45 am and 8:53 am.
Location: Oval Office
The President dictated a letter to John McKay.
Congratulations
-University of Southern California’s [USC] victory over Ohio State University
-Football
-Coaching ability
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