Edward R. F. Cox
Edward R. F. Cox was primarily known during the Nixon administration as the son-in-law of President Richard Nixon, having married his daughter Tricia in a White House Rose Garden ceremony in June 1971. [2, 12] While not holding a formal, salaried position within the administration during the taping period, he was a supportive family member and was involved in his father-in-law's political life. [9] He actively campaigned for Nixon in 1968 and served as a "family surrogate" during the 1972 presidential campaign. [5, 8]
16 conversations about Edward R. F. Cox → (where Cox is the subject, not only a participant)
When Cox is on the tapes
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Public relations 4Family 4telecommunications 3Presidential scheduling 3Personal communication 3White House operations 2Watergate 2Vietnam War 2Political strategy 2Personal correspondence 2Media strategy 2Foreign Policy 2
Conversations (23)
On June 4, 1971, Edward R. F. Cox, White House operator, and unknown person(s) talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:17 pm and 8:03 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 004-037 of the White House Tapes.
Pat Nixon calls her daughter Tricia Nixon Cox to discuss the success of a diplomatic reception held for Tricia, and to relay an invitation from President Nixon for Tricia to visit Camp David over the weekend. The President plans to join them later, after completing work at the White House, and the White House driveway maintenance is also mentioned. Tricia is encouraged to consider the invitation, with the understanding that her assistant, Fina Sanchez, can help her manage her schedule.
Tricia Nixon Cox initiated a series of brief administrative coordination calls involving Edward R. F. Cox, Ray M. Hare, and the White House operator. These communications were primarily focused on logistics, including reaching out to the chief usher’s office and making arrangements regarding a Sony portable tape recorder. The discussion also involved coordinating musical selections provided by the Army string ensemble for a specific event location.
President Nixon met with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, and his son-in-law, Edward R. F. Cox, to review various personal mementos displayed in his office. The discussion focused on items from his time as Vice President, including a collection of gavels and memorabilia related to New York and baseball. This brief informal gathering served as a tour of the President's personal collection rather than a formal policy session.
Edward R. F. Cox and White House photographer Oliver F. Atkins discussed requests for wedding photographs following the ceremony of Tricia Nixon Cox and Edward Cox. The conversation focused on procuring different image formats for the personal collection of First Lady Pat Nixon. No significant policy decisions were made, as the dialogue was limited to the coordination of these personal photographic mementos.
President Nixon held a brief telephone conversation with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, and his son-in-law, Edward R.F. Cox. The discussion primarily involved personal family matters and informal exchanges. No significant policy decisions or official government business were addressed during this call.
President Nixon met with family members and senior aide H. R. Haldeman to coordinate the First Family’s 1972 campaign appearances and media strategy. The discussion centered on maximizing television exposure through talk shows and public service events, with a focus on targeting key demographics such as blue-collar and Catholic voters. Nixon emphasized the importance of projecting warmth and compassion, directed the staff to prepare better briefing materials for the family, and finalized plans for upcoming diplomatic trips and social events at the White House.
President Nixon and his senior staff, including H.R. Haldeman, met to evaluate the public and political reaction to the President's recent televised speech regarding the mining of North Vietnamese harbors. The discussion focused on maintaining a firm, "hawkish" stance to emphasize the administration's resolve and ensuring that supporters mobilize to counteract potential criticism from Congress and the media. Nixon directed his team to maximize public displays of support and address logistical issues, such as jammed Western Union lines, to ensure his message of "iron determination" remained the dominant narrative.
President Nixon held a brief, informal telephone conversation with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, and her husband, Edward R. F. Cox. The discussion served as a personal check-in between family members late in the evening. No substantive policy matters or official administrative decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
Edward R. F. Cox and the White House operator talked on the telephone on an unknown date, sometime between 11:49 pm on June 1, 1972 and 8:30 am on June 6, 1972. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 025-006 of the White House Tapes.
Edward R. F. Cox and John Colby engaged in a telephone conversation regarding personal matters. The majority of the recording has been withheld from the public record due to its classification as a personal returnable item. Consequently, no substantive policy decisions or administrative actions are available for historical review.
On July 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Tricia Nixon Cox, and Edward R. F. Cox talked on the telephone from 9:11 pm to 9:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 027-098 of the White House Tapes.
On July 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Tricia Nixon Cox, and Edward R. F. Cox met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 9:11 pm to 9:13 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 352-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to discuss political strategy and administration initiatives, including the transition to a post-Vietnam economy and foreign policy successes. Much of the conversation focused on managing the political fallout from the Watergate scandal, specifically addressing the legal and public relations implications of the Dwayne Andreas campaign contribution and potential testimony from Jeb Stuart Magruder. Nixon and Haldeman also reviewed the President's upcoming schedule, including the Republican National Convention and strategies for handling media questions regarding Vietnam and campaign finances.
On August 11, 1972, Edward R. F. Cox, Clarence D. Palmby, and unknown person(s) talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:30 pm and 10:20 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 137-006 of the White House Tapes.
On August 11, 1972, Edward R. F. Cox, unknown person(s), and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:30 pm and 10:20 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 201-008 of the White House Tapes.
Edward R.F. Cox and Allen C. Hall discussed Cox's upcoming campaign schedule in upstate New York, focusing on the logistics and strategic value of various proposed events. They debated the merits of a tour of an insurance company headquarters versus a visit to a high school and a school for the mentally retarded, ultimately deciding to cancel the insurance company visit due to lack of campaign benefit. The conversation also covered plans for campaign headquarters openings in Schenectady and Troy, a reception for young voters, and potential conflicts with Senator McGovern's attendance at a Steuben Day event.
Edward R.F. Cox spoke with Allen C. Hall and the Camp David operator regarding campaign event scheduling and logistics. Key discussions focused on prioritizing events that generate media attention and volunteer engagement, specifically favoring a high school visit over an insurance company or mentally retarded school event. Cox also requested background information on parochial schools for an upcoming Jesuit college visit and inquired about the Governor's travel schedule in upstate New York.
Edward R. F. Cox and the White House operator talked on the telephone on an unknown date, sometime between 6:44 pm on September 29, 1972 and 11:52 am on September 30, 1972. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 030-033 of the White House Tapes.
Edward R. F. Cox and Anne C. B. (Finch) Cox talked on the telephone on an unknown date, sometime between 6:44 pm on September 29, 1972 and 11:52 am on September 30, 1972. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 030-034 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met briefly with his daughters, Julie Nixon Eisenhower and Tricia Nixon Cox, and Julie's husband, Edward Cox, in his office. The conversation was largely unintelligible, but touched upon upcoming schedules and travel plans for the President in the final week before an election.
President Nixon speaks with Tricia Nixon Cox and Edward R. F. Cox to receive a firsthand account of the performance by the Shenyang Acrobatic Troupe in Washington, D.C. Tricia describes the enthusiastic reception, noting that the audience remained for a lengthy standing ovation despite the presence of heavy security measures. The discussion emphasizes the success of this cultural exchange as a positive tool for U.S.-China relations.
President Nixon and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, connected via telephone to facilitate a conversation with Tricia's husband, Edward Cox. During the call, it was noted that the President had been receiving numerous communications from high-profile figures, including Cabinet members, Billy Graham, and Governor Ronald Reagan, in the wake of his televised address regarding the Watergate scandal. The interaction served primarily to coordinate family communication during a period of intense political pressure.