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On October 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and William F. ("Billy") Graham talked on the telephone from 6:04 pm to 6:09 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-148 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President talked with William F. ("Billy") Graham. [See Conversation No. 292-26] Billy Graham's schedule - Memphis - Holiday Inn convention - Advertisements - Photographs located in Holiday Inns' lobbies - Dwight L. Chapin - The President's frequenting of Holiday Inns - New Hampshire, Oregon BEGIN WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1 [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 12/12/2017. 13s segment cleared for release. 31s remain closed as 011-148- W001.] [Personal Returnable] [011-148- W001] [Duration: 31s] END WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. John B. Connally, Jr. - Health - Trip to Asia The President's appearance in North Carolina on October 15, 1971 - The President's view - Publicity - Television coverage - New York Times, Washington Post - Charlotte, North Carolina - Texas - Dallas Morning News - Fort Worth Star Telegram - Houston Chronicle - Walter Cronkite - Columbia Broadcasting System [CBS] - Herbert E. Kaplow - Dan Rather - The President's message played Sunday, October 17, 1971 - Radio station re- Broadcast - Distribution Graham's schedule - Rome - Holiday Inn convention. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Graham, William F. ("Billy").