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Conversation 191-017

TapeTape 191StartThursday, May 18, 1972 at 11:48 AMEndThursday, May 18, 1972 at 11:50 AMTape start time00:43:38Tape end time00:57:47ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Nixon, Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan)Recording deviceCamp David Hard Wire
AI Summary

President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon coordinate personal logistics and wardrobe preparations for an upcoming trip to Iran. The couple discusses the expected weather conditions to determine appropriate clothing requirements, specifically the need for both lightweight and heavier attire. Additionally, the President briefly mentions his daily routine at Camp David, including his swimming schedule and social engagements with staff members.

Pat NixonInternational travelIranCamp DavidLogisticsWeather
AudioNARA Description

On May 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 11:48 am to 11:50 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 191-017 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 191-17

Date: May 18, 1972
Time: 11:48-11:50 am
Location: Camp David Hard Wire

The President talked with Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon.

[See Conversation No. 131-38; one item has been withdrawn from this conversation]
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Hello?
Yeah.
I wondered if, you see, months and around, I think I've already indicated this, but except for the white tie and the accessories that I'll pick the suits myself tomorrow when I come back, the suits I want to take.
Iran, yeah.
There's no black, there's nothing else formal except
business suit for me, and short dresses go in it.
So that's that.
Now, on the weather, as I understand, is it quite around 50 to 60 degrees?
What about suits, winter or summer suits?
Mark Crawford would have the lightweight suits anyways.
They're working.
They're going to take lightweight.
They're working, and I'll take heavier ones for the night.
Yeah, it's colder there.
I like the blue room.
Uh, today, uh, foggy, uh, and, uh, I went swimming yesterday, so I'm going to go swimming again today, since we have my last one off before the weekend comes.
I have, the Brains came up to say goodbye, and I have breakfast with them, so I have to
on our end, these good children and stuff like that.
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