President Richard Nixon contacted First Lady Pat Nixon to inform her of a scheduling change regarding his evening plans. He explained that he needed to have dinner at the White House to meet with National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger in preparation for a press engagement the following day. Mrs. Nixon acknowledged the update, and the brief conversation concluded with the confirmation of his revised itinerary.
On February 26, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon talked on the telephone at 5:36 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-198 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 43-198
Date: February 26, 1973
Time: 5:36 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon.
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Conversation No. 43-198 (cont’d)
[See Conversation No. 413-32]
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The President’s schedule
-Meeting with Henry A. Kissinger
-Dinner
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