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Conversation 034-020

TapeTape 34StartTuesday, December 5, 1972 at 9:44 AMEndTuesday, December 5, 1972 at 9:45 AMParticipantsCox, Tricia Nixon;  Nixon, Richard M. (President)Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

Tricia Nixon Cox and President Richard M. Nixon discussed travel arrangements for an upcoming trip to Europe. Addressing concerns over terrorism and hijacking, Tricia sought the President’s guidance on whether to utilize military or commercial aircraft. Nixon ultimately directed that commercial flights be used for the European portion of the travel, while granting flexibility for flights within the Soviet Union.

Tricia Nixon CoxAir travelSecurityTerrorismEuropean travelSoviet Union
AudioNARA Description

On December 5, 1972, Tricia Nixon Cox and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone from 9:44 am to 9:45 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 034-020 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 34-20

Date: December 5, 1972
Time: 9:44 am - 9:45 am
Location: White House Telephone
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                   NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

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                                                            Conversation No. 34-20 (cont’d)

Tricia Nixon Cox talked with the President.

[See Conversation No. 387-4D]

       Jeanne W. [?] Davis view of travel plans in Europe
            -Use of military aircraft
                  -Terrorism
                        -Hijacking
                  -The President's approval
                        -Schedule
                        -Commercial aircraft
                        -Soviet Union
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Yeah.
Ms. Patricia calling you, sir.
You are?
Yeah.
Thank you.
Patty, hi.
Yeah.
I'm just going to take a minute of your time because I know you're busy.
Yeah.
Yeah.
I heard from Ms. Davis again.
Yeah.
And she said that they recommended taking military aircraft in Europe.
because of the terrorist, you know, the hijack over there.
And she said that she thought you had gone through it and you didn't say anything.
So did that mean you approved it or not?
In other words, you looked over the schedule.
I hadn't signaled that out.
No, I'd... You think we should take commercial?
Yes, sir.
Okay.
In Russia, do what you want, but no, you can't fly with military aircraft in Europe.
No, sir.
Okay, good.
Well, then I will tell her that.
That's right.
Just do the commercial planes.
That's right.
Okay, good.
Okay.
Okay.
Bye.
Thanks, Tony.
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