PRESIDENTIAL TELEPHONE CALL TO PRIME MINISTER TRUDEAU

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: Library of Congress
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): LOC-HAK-42-6-1-7
• Release Decision: RIPLIM
• Original Classification: C
• Document Page Count: 4
• Document Creation Date: January 11, 2017
• Document Release Date: May 27, 2010
• Sequence Number: 1
• Publication Date: December 27, 1973
• Content Type: MEMO

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WASHINGTON
MEMORANDUM FOR: DAVID N. PARKER
FROM
: BRENT SCOWCROFT
SUBJECT: Presidential Telephone Call to
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me Minister Trudeau
e resident wish to place a
telephone can of congratulations to the Canadian Prime Minister.
eau s second child was born on
Christmas Day. The background information and talking points
at Tab A are forwarded should th p
Prime Minister and Mrs Ti-,,d
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THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON
CONFIDENTIAL
RECOMMENDED TELEPHONE CALL
6777
TO: The Honorable Pierre Elliott Trudeau, Prime Minister
of Canada.
RECOMMENDED
BY: Henry A. Kissinger
PURPOSE: To congratulate the Prime Minister and Mrs. Trudeau
on the birth of their second son, born on Christmas Day.
BACKGROUND: This is the second child born to the Trudeaus ?-?? both on
Christmas Day. The first son, Justin Pierre, was born
on December 25, 1971. On that occasion you sent the
Prime Minister the following message:
"What a special Christmas this has been for you. I know
that your countrymen are particularly excited about the
arrival of young Justin Pierre since he is the first child
born to an incumbent Prime Minister of Canada in over
100 years. You can be sure that your many friends in
this country also share your joy at the birth of your first
:son.
"Mrs. Nixon joins me in extending our warmest con-
gratulations to both of you at this very happy time. All
the Trudeaus have our very best wishes for a wonderful
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The second son (seven pounds, nine ounces) has not yet
been named. The Canadian Embassy advises that both
mother and child are doing well.
Mrs. Trudeauts photo are at Tab A. 25X1
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TALKING POINTS: 1. We are very, very pleased with the good news that
you have a second son.
2. Mrs. Nixon joins me in extending our warmest
congratulations to you and Mrs. Trudeau.
3. It is truly quite grand that both children have been
born on Christmas day; you must be especially
proud and pleased,
4. I trust that Mrs. Trudeau and the new child are
doing well. .
5. Please also extend our warm best wishes to young.
Justin Pierre. It is good that he has a brother to
play with.
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