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.
On April 30, 1973, White House operator, President Richard M. Nixon, Tricia Nixon Cox, and Edward R. F. Cox talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:54 pm and 11:04 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 045-055 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 45-55
Date: April 30, 1973
Time: Unknown between 10:54 pm and 11:04 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator talked with the President.
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Edward Cox’s telephone call to Tricia Nixon Cox
The President conferred with Tricia Nixon Cox at an unknown time.
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Conversation No. 45-55 (cont’d)
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Telephone from Edward Cox
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Edward Cox talked with Tricia Cox at an unknown tune. The President can be heard in the
background.
Location
President’s speech
-Telephone calls
-Cabinet members
-William F. (“Billy”) Graham
-Ronald W. Reagan
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