President Nixon calls First Lady Pat Nixon to share the news that Henry Kissinger is returning with a signed Vietnam peace agreement. The President informs her that he plans to deliver a televised announcement regarding the settlement that evening. This brief personal exchange serves to update the First Lady on the successful conclusion of the negotiations.
On January 23, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon talked on the telephone from 1:39 pm to 1:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-081 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 36-81 Date: January 23, 1973 Time: Between 1:39 pm and 1:40 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Thelma C. (Pat) Nixon. [See also Conversation No. 404-16] ***************************************************************** -51- NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM (rev. Jul-08) Conversation No. 36-81 (cont’d) [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift during chronological review 2007-2013] Vietnam settlement -Henry A. Kissinger -Returning with the signed agreement -Television [TV] announcement *****************************************************************
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