President Nixon contacted the First Lady, Pat Nixon, to coordinate logistics for their stay at Camp David. The discussion focused on confirming the duration of their visit and establishing the specific departure and arrival times. The conversation served primarily as a brief administrative exchange to finalize their weekend travel schedule.
On April 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:55 am and 1:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 022-134 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 22-134 Date: April 16, 1972 Time: Unknown between 10:55 am and 1:00 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 329-57] Request for call to Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon The operator placed the call on hold at an unknown time. [No conversation] The President talked with Mrs. Nixon. ****************************************************************************** [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 03/01/2018. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [022-134-w001] [Duration: 44s] Camp David -Length of stay -Time -Thelma C. (Ryan) (“Pat”) Nixon -Time ******************************************************************************
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