President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon held a brief morning meeting in the Oval Office to coordinate their respective daily schedules. The discussion focused on upcoming personal commitments, specifically regarding a potential social engagement at a country club and plans for dinner. The interaction served as a routine logistical check-in between the President and the First Lady.
On February 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:05 am to 9:06 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 452-002 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 452-002
Date: February 19, 1971
Time: 9:05 am - 9:06 am
Location: Oval Office
The President talked with Thelma C. (Ryan) (“Pat”) Nixon
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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 10/22/2019.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]
[452-002-w001]
[Duration: 1m]
The President’s schedule
-Thelma C. (Ryan) (“Pat”) Nixon’s schedule
-Dinner
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