President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon discussed scheduling logistics regarding upcoming appearances before the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the American Legion. The First Lady clarified that she was slated to attend the VFW event while the President postponed his involvement with these organizations until the following year. This brief exchange served to coordinate their respective public engagement calendars for these veteran groups.
On July 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon talked on the telephone from 9:02 am to 9:03 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-017 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 7-17 Date: July 28, 1971 Time: 9:02 am - 9:03 am Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon. [See Conversation No. 549-3] Mrs. Nixon's schedule -Veterans of Foreign Wars [VFW] -Date -American Legion
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