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On November 4, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Howard H. Baker, Jr. talked on the telephone from 10:34 am to 10:36 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 033-025 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President talked with Howard H. Baker, Jr. [See Conversation No. 389-11P] Greetings ***************************************************************** [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift during chronological review 2007-2013] 1972 election - Baker's campaign - The President's support - The President's schedule - Forthcoming trip to Tennessee - Peace with honor - US Strength - Economic prosperity - War, inflation - Vietnam - Agreements - Cease- Fire - Prisoners of War [POWs] - South Vietnam's self- Determination - Details -1968 - George S. McGovern's charges - The President's Campaign - Margin in Tennessee - Baker's recent conversation with John D. Ehrlichman - Baker's estimate - House of Representatives candidates - Baker's forthcoming calls *****************************************************************. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Baker, Howard H., Jr.