President Nixon hosted Pat Nixon and Tricia Nixon in the Oval Office to discuss the aesthetic and functional updates to the room. The conversation focused on the office's new layout, specifically highlighting the improved atmosphere and the changes to the window views that obscured public foot traffic. The brief meeting concluded with the participants confirming their plans to meet again later that evening.
On May 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon, and Tricia Nixon Cox met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:31 am to 11:33 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 491-025 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 491-25
Date: May 5, 1971
Time: 11:31 am - 11:33 am
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon and Tricia Nixon; this recording begins at an
unknown time while the conversation is in progress.
Oval Office
-Appearance
-Windows
-Views
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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 11/19/2019.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]
[491-025-w001]
[Duration: 55s]
Schedule
-Boat
-Unknown man
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Mrs. Nixon and Tricia Nixon left at 11:33 am.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.