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On November 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and John B. Connally talked on the telephone from 6:54 pm to 7:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-076 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President talked with the White House operator. John B. Connally The President talked with Connally. Connally's press conference Connally's television interview - Peter Lisagor - Rowland Evans Preparation for press conference - Briefing books - Charles W. Colson [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 06/20/2019. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [015-076- W003] [Duration: 1m 13s] Dallas Cowboys vs Washington Redskins - The President's opinion - Dallas Cowboys - Forthcoming game with Los Angeles Rams - Washington Redskins - Forthcoming game with Los Angeles Rams - Christian A. ("Sonny") Jurgenson, III - Return from injury - Washington Redskins - The President's opinion - Larry Brown, Jr. - Recovery - Charley Taylor - Strength of team Connally's press conference The President's speech to American Federation of Labor[Congress of Industrial Organizations [AFL- CIO] convention - George Meany - Reactions - Columbia Country Club - Robert S. Strauss - Paul A. Porter - Meany - Pay raise - Pay Board - Connally's press conference - Partisanship - Comments on various people - Arnold R. Weber - James D. Hodgson - Unnamed federal judge - Lord Acton quote - Pay Board - Connally's press conference - Coverage Connally's press conference - International matter - Tax Bill - Campaign check- Off provision - Proliferation of political parties - France - George C. Wallace - Christmas Tree provision - Campaign check- Off provision - Effect on 1972 election ***************************************************************** [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 06/20/2019. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [015-076- W002] [Duration: 6s] John B. Connally's press conference - Tax Bill - Campaign check- Off provision - Effect on 1972 election - The President's opinion ***************************************************************** Football game. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator; Connally, John B.