President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon discussed adjustments to the President's daily schedule and upcoming social obligations. The conversation specifically addressed the President's farewells to departing officials Donald Rumsfeld and Robert H. Finch. Additionally, they confirmed the cancellation of a scheduled evening event at the White House honoring the King of Morocco.
On April 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon talked on the telephone from 12:40 pm to 12:41 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-096 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 1-96 Date: April 15, 1971 Time: 12:40 pm - 12:41 pm Location: White House Telephone Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 480-7] ***************************************************************** [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 12/20/2017. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal returnable] [001-096-w001] [Duration: 27s] The President’s schedule -Goodbyes to Donald Rumsfeld and Robert H. Finch King of Morocco event cancellation -Evening at the White House *****************************************************************
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