President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon, with input from H. R. Haldeman, discuss the success of recent White House social events, including a luncheon for Consuelo Juan Velasco and the positive reception of the President's toast. They reflect on the importance of hosting long-serving Congressional members like Representative Thomas G. Abernethy and note the aesthetic appeal of daytime gatherings in the Red Room. The conversation concludes with a discussion regarding the First Lady's potential attendance at a televised event at the National Archives, with the suggestion that Tricia Nixon Cox and Edward Cox join her.
On July 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 4:08 pm to 4:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-091 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 6-91 Date: July 2, 1971 Time: 4:08 pm - 4:12 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon; H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman can be heard in the background. [See Conversation No. 260-005] Consuelo Juan Velasco -Party -Attendance at concert with Mrs. Nixon -President's toast Red Room in the White House -William P. Rogers’ comments to the President President's schedule -Representative and Mrs. Thomas G. Abernethy -Comments regarding dining in White House -Lucy Winchester ********************************************************************** [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 05/01/2023. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [006-091-w002] [Duration: 52s] The President’s schedule -July 3, 1971 speech -Dinner -Tricia Nixon Cox and Edward R. F. Cox -Executive Office Building [EOB] gift unit -Schedule -Potential dinner with Thelma C. (Ryan) (“Pat”) Nixon -Dictation -Tricia Nixon Cox and Edward R. F. Cox *********************************************************************** National Archives -President’s schedule -First Family's schedule -Rogers -Television show July 3
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