President Nixon called Lindy Boggs to offer his personal condolences and support following the disappearance of her husband, Representative Hale Boggs, whose plane had gone missing. The President assured Boggs that the federal government was fully committed to the ongoing search efforts and encouraged the family to maintain their faith. This brief exchange served as a gesture of comfort from the President and First Lady to the Boggs family during their crisis.
On October 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Corrine ("Lindy") (Clairborne) Boggs talked on the telephone from 11:33 am to 11:34 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 031-104 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 31-104 Date: October 17, 1972 Time: 11:33 am - 11:34 am Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Corinne (Claiborne) (“Lindy”) Boggs. [See Conversation No. 801-16C] Missing plane -[Thomas] Hale Boggs -The President and Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon -Rescue efforts -Boggs's children and grandchildren (rev. Oct-06)
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