President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon discussed the logistical arrangements for providing security protection for George Wallace. The President explicitly confirmed his authority and intent to order the deployment of protection for the former governor. The brief exchange focused on finalizing the decision to initiate these security measures without further delay.
On August 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 11:42 am to 11:49 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 205-005 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 205-5 Date: August 19, 1972 Time: 11:42 am - 11:49 am Location: Camp David Hard Wire The President talked with Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon. [See Conversation No. 140-38; three items have been withdrawn]
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