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On January 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Idanell ("Nellie") (Brill) Connally talked on the telephone from 10:49 am to 10:50 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-029 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President talked with Idanell B. ("Nellie") Connally. [See Conversation No. 644-7B] The President's birthday - Gift - Rose Mary Woods - Photograph of San Clemente by unknown person Letter from the President to the Connallys Future social event in the spring Thelma C. ("Pat") Nixon - Trip to Africa - Television appearance. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Connally, Idanell (Brill) (Nellie).