President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon discussed the logistics surrounding the arrival of giant pandas at the National Zoo, including potential media coverage and the First Lady's participation in related events. The conversation also touched upon the upcoming swearing-in ceremony for Marina von N. Whitman to the Council of Economic Advisers, specifically noting the reaction of her children. Additionally, the President briefly mentioned his schedule regarding the ongoing issue of school busing, referencing consultations with John Ehrlichman and Edward Morgan.
On March 13, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon talked on the telephone from 5:11 pm to 5:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-056 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 21-56 Date: March 13, 1972 Time: 5:11 pm - 5:12 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon. [See Conversation No. 683-20/684-1C] Pandas -Call to Constance M. Stuart -National Zoo -Climate -The President and Mrs. Nixon -Arrival -Mrs. Nixon’s possible appearance -Possible story -Swearing-in ceremony of Marina von N. Whitman -Council of Economic Advisors [CEA] -Children’s reaction The President’s schedule -Busing -John D. Ehrlichman and Edward L. Morgan
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