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Conversation 140-038

TapeTape 140StartSaturday, August 19, 1972 at 11:42 AMEndSaturday, August 19, 1972 at 11:49 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Nixon, Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan)Recording deviceCamp David Study Table
AI Summary

President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon discussed security concerns regarding the upcoming Republican National Convention and the safety of the President's family. The President addressed potential logistical challenges and security threats, specifically pledging to secure protection for George C. Wallace. Additionally, they touched upon travel arrangements involving Robert H. Abplanalp’s plane and the use of military base facilities.

Republican National ConventionPresidential securityGeorge C. WallaceLogisticsAir Force facilities
AudioNARA Description

On August 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon talked on the telephone at Camp David from 11:42 am to 11:49 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 140-038 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 140-38

Date: August 19, 1972
Time: 11:42 am - 11:49 am
Location: Camp David Study Table

The President talked with Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon.

[See Conversation No. 205-5; one item has been withdrawn]

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BEGIN WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1
[Personal returnable]
[Duration: 5m 11s ]

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     Republican National Convention
         -Protection
               -The President's family
                     -George C. Wallace

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BEGIN WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 2
[Personal returnable]
[Duration: 31s ]

END WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 2

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     Robert H. Abplanalp's plane's itinerary
         -Possible use of an Air Force Base [Homestead?]

                                       (rev. Mar-02)

                -[Dwight] David Eisenhower, II
                -The President’s order

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BEGIN WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 3
[Personal returnable]
[Duration: 40s ]

END WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 3

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Transcript (AI-Generated)

This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.

Of course, even getting to the airport, apparently these guys are going to be out for blood.
You know, we'll arrange for that.
I'm going to send, or I can order the protection any time.
And I'm going to, while I'm there.
I'm going to order protection.
I'll order for Wallace, even now.
I wonder if he can get into that base.
I guess he can if he has David.
Oh, sure.
Sure.
Sure.
And I'll order it.
Don't worry.
I can order it getting in there.
Okay.
That's what we'll do.
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