President Nixon telephoned Pegge Begich to express his personal sympathies following the disappearance of her husband, Representative Nicholas Begich, and Representative Hale Boggs in a plane crash. The President offered comfort and encouraged her to maintain hope during the ongoing search efforts, while also inquiring about her children. This call served as a gesture of support from the White House to the families affected by the tragedy.
On October 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Pegge (Jendro) Begich talked on the telephone from 6:28 pm to 6:29 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 031-108 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 31-108 Date: October 17, 1972 Time: 6:28 pm - 6:29 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Pegge (Jenko) Begich. [See Conversation No. 802-6] Missing plane with [Thomas] Hale Boggs and Nicholas J. Begich aboard -The President's previous conversation with Corinne (Claiborne) (“Lindy”) Boggs -The President and Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon -Pegge Begich's trip -Children
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.