President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon met briefly at the Aspen Lodge study to discuss the President's personal schedule. The primary focus of the discussion was the President's plans to attend a football game. The conversation was brief and concluded with the First Lady departing shortly thereafter.
On December 30, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 1:16 pm and 1:18 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 238-021 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 238-21
Date: December 30, 1972
Time: Unknown between 1:16 pm and 1:18 pm
Location: Camp David Hard Wire
The President met with Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon.
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[Begin segment reviewed under deed of gift]
The President’s schedule
-Football game
[End segment reviewed under deed of gift]
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Mrs. Nixon left at an unknown time before 1:18 pm.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.