President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon discussed logistical arrangements for their upcoming visit to Camp David, focusing on current weather and landing conditions. The conversation also touched upon their respective personal schedules and the television coverage of the Apollo 16 launch. No major policy decisions were made, as the exchange served primarily to coordinate their travel and shared interests.
On April 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:55 am and 2:25 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 022-145 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 22-145
Date: April 16, 1972
Time: Unknown between 10:55 am and 2:25 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon.
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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 03/05/2018.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]
[022-145-w001]
[Duration: 50s]
Camp David
-Weather conditions
-Landing conditions
-The President and Thelma C. (Ryan) (“Pat”) Nixon’s schedule
Apollo 16 launch
-Television coverage
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