President Richard Nixon spoke with First Lady Pat Nixon to coordinate their evening schedule and dinner arrangements. The brief discussion primarily addressed the President's upcoming activities, specifically mentioning a planned meeting or engagement involving Secretary of State William P. Rogers. The conversation served as a personal check-in regarding the couple's social and professional commitments for the night.
On April 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon talked on the telephone from 6:21 pm to 6:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-070 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 1-70
Date: April 12, 1971
Time: 6:21 pm - 6:22 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon.
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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 12/20/2017.
18s segment cleared for release. 5s remain closed as 001-070-w001.]
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[001-070-w001]
[Duration: 18s]
The President’s schedule
-Dinner plans
-William P. Rogers
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