President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon discussed recent media coverage, specifically focusing on a magazine cover feature and public reception. The pair exchanged observations regarding the quality of photographs and the broader impact of televised media compared to print. The brief exchange served as an informal check-in on their respective public impressions and upcoming schedule commitments.
On June 14, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 7:37 pm to 7:41 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 258-012 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 258-12 Date: June 14, 1971 Time: 7:37 pm - 7:41 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 03/28/2019. 2m 36s segment cleared for release. 1s reclassified as a Deed of Gift Privacy (D) and will remain closed as 258-012-w001.] [Personal Returnable] [258-012-w001] [Duration: 2m 36s] [See Conversation No. 005-072-w001] ***************************************************************** BEGIN WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1 [Privacy] [258-012-w001] [Duration: 1s] END WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1 ***************************************************************** [End of telephone conversation] *****************************************************************
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