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On January 24, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John B. Connally talked on the telephone from 3:23 pm to 3:29 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-045 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President talked with John B. Connally. [See Conversation No. 317-12] The President's forthcoming speech on Vietnam - Connally's forthcoming review - Henry A. Kissinger, William L. Safire Connally's previous speeches - Labor and business - Reaction - Labor Connally's schedule - Speech and meetings in New York City - Terence Cardinal Cooke - Peter G. Peterson Aid to parochial schools - Possible action by the administration - Legislative strategy Idanell B. ("Nellie") Connally - William P. Rogers - Gift for San Clemente from the Cabinet members - Hammer Galleries - Nellie Connally, Adele (Langston) Rogers [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 10/03/2019. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [019-045- W001] [Duration: 1m 35s] The President's January 21-23, 1972 trip - Fishing - Manolo Sanchez' success - Types of fish caught - Grouper - Snapper - Yellowtail - Marlin fishing The President's schedule - Freeport, Bahamas - Airport - Walker's Cay Bone fishing - John B. Connally - The President's talk with Robert H. Abplanalp. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Connally, John B.