President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, discussed administrative arrangements regarding the First Lady’s return travel from New Bern, North Carolina, and the coordination of a telephone call to Tricia Nixon Cox. The brief meeting centered on logistical scheduling, including confirming the timing of Pat Nixon’s arrival and integrating additional itinerary items. The President directed Woods to facilitate further communication with the family to finalize these travel and scheduling details.
On April 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House from 5:02 pm to 5:03 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 713-003 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 713-3
Date: April 19, 1972
Time: 5:02 pm - 5:03 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Rose Mary Woods.
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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 10/12/2022.
49s segment cleared for release. 10s remain closed as 713-003-w001.]
[Personal Returnable]
[713-003-w001]
[Duration: 49s]
The President's schedule
-Telephone call to Tricia Nixon Cox
-Meeting with Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
-Camp David trip
-Arrangements
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BEGIN WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1
[Personal Returnable]
[713-003-w001]
[Duration: 10s]
END WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1
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The President’s schedule
-Thelma C. (Ryan) (“Pat”) Nixon’s schedule
-Trip to New Bern, North Carolina
-April 19, 1972 return
-Timing
-Conversation with Tricia Nixon Cox
-The President’s telephone call
-Telephone call from Rose Mary Woods
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Woods left at 5:03 pm.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.