President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon briefly coordinate their movements and schedules while working from the Executive Office Building. The conversation primarily serves as a logistical check-in regarding the President's ongoing review of documents and the First Lady's availability. No significant policy decisions were made during this brief administrative exchange.
On May 31, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 5:43 pm to 5:44 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 254-015 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 254-15 Date: May 31, 1971 Time: 5:43 pm - 5:44 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with Thelma C. (Ryan) (“Pat”) Nixon ****************************************************************************** [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 09/12/2019. 18s segment cleared for release. 6s remain closed as 254-015-w001.] [Personal Returnable] [254-015-w001] [Duration: 18s] [See Conversation No. 003-198] ****************************************************************************** BEGIN WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1 [Personal Returnable] [254-015-w001] [Duration: 6s] END WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1 ****************************************************************************** [See Conversation No. 003-198] ******************************************************************************
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.