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Conversation 711-018

TapeTape 711StartTuesday, April 18, 1972 at 2:45 PMEndTuesday, April 18, 1972 at 2:49 PMTape start time04:43:14Tape end time04:59:32ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Cox, Tricia NixonRecording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, discussed social logistics and protocol regarding upcoming public appearances and sports events. The President specifically requested that Tricia convey his personal best wishes and gratitude for a positive reception to an individual associated with David Eisenhower. This informal meeting focused on managing public relations and maintaining favorable personal connections.

Social ProtocolFamily RelationsPublic RelationsDavid EisenhowerSports Events
AudioNARA Description

On April 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox met in the Oval Office of the White House from 2:45 pm to 2:49 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 711-018 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 711-18

Date: April 18, 1972
Time: 2:45 pm - 2:49 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President talked with Tricia Nixon Cox.

     [See Conversation No. 23-21]
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Well, we've got to be able to welcome them, right?
They're all right.
Yeah.
That's right.
That's right.
That's right.
That's right.
That's right.
That's right.
That's right.
That's right.
That's right.
That's right.
No, I went to the Blue Cancers at a later time in Moscow, so I'm going to be a good time.
But basically, but generally speaking, at a sports event, we always, we were never introduced, you know.
Yeah, because you see, they're just the, they're the same crowd, who the hell is there, particularly the tennis crowd.
Do you remember you, Julie, did you remember you had that experience with the tennis crowd?
No, no very confident sense.
He didn't, he didn't.
Yeah.
Yeah.
But the balance of people just don't react, obviously, to this jacket success, right?
The good people.
But, uh, Roger, Roger, anyway.
But, uh, he hasn't made it.
What is your situation now?
Are you going to meet or not?
Are you going home or what?
Good.
Conference, great, great, great, great.
Great.
That's great.
Marvelous.
And I want to hear Chicago say nice things about David because he's played in our game.
If you're there, just make a note.
While you're there, you just place a call for him to say your father wanted to extend his best wishes and to thank him for a good reception.
And that's a good way to handle that.
Yeah.
Great.
Great.
Yeah, I'm not sure, but we'll see if I'll be here.
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