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Conversation 009-059

TapeTape 9StartFriday, September 17, 1971 at 9:18 AMEndFriday, September 17, 1971 at 10:03 AMTape start time01:57:38Tape end time01:57:51ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon directed the White House operator to place a congratulatory telephone call to professional tennis player Stan Smith. This request followed Smith's recent victory at the Forest Hills championship. The exchange was limited to arranging this ceremonial outreach to the athlete.

Stan SmithTennisWhite House protocolCongratulatory callsPublic relations
AudioNARA Description

On September 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:18 am and 10:03 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 009-059 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 9-59

Date: September 17, 1971
Time: Unknown between 9:18 am and 10:03 am
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with the White House operator.

[See Conversation No. 574-3C]

     Request for call to Stan Smith
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Mr. Stan Smith, who won the tennis professional championship in Forest Hills on Monday.
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