President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a brief phone call with First Lady Pat Nixon. The discussion centered on logistical coordination regarding the President’s schedule, specifically addressing his upcoming travel to Florida and plans for dinner. The brief exchange served to synchronize their personal arrangements for the evening.
On November 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon talked on the telephone from 5:16 pm to 5:17 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-044 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 15-44
Date: November 18, 1971
Time: 5:16 pm - 5:17 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon
The President talked with Mrs. Nixon.
[See also Conversation No. 294-25C]
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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 06/19/2019.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]
[015-044-w001]
[Duration: 33s]
Julie Nixon Eisenhower
-Press coverage
-New York Daily News
The President's schedule
-Trip to Florida
-November 18, 1971
-Dinner
-Time
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