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On April 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Freeman F. Gosden, Jr. talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:14 pm and 11:21 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-043 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President talked with Freeman Gosden. Greetings Reaction to President's speech on Southeast Asia - Tone - Floyd Ablum - Ending - Medal of Honor winners - Mrs. Karl Taylor - Kevin Taylor - Reaction Vietnam - President's policy - Dwight D. Eisenhower President’s previous speech ***************************************************************** [ Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 02/12/2019. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [001-043- W003] [Duration: 1m 21s ] Freeman Gosden’s golf skills - Upcoming golf plans - Surgery - Freeman Gosden’s son - Skills Freeman Gosden’s health - Surgery - Doctor’s statement The President’s well wishes to Freeman Gosden’s family The President’s prior meeting with Freeman Gosden ***************************************************************** Movie industry - President’s meeting - Taft Schreiber - Self reform - Costs - Samuel Goldwyn. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Gosden, Freeman F., Jr.