President Nixon met briefly with Pegge Begich to offer personal condolences and moral support following the recent disappearance of her husband, Representative Nick Begich, whose plane had gone missing in Alaska. The President expressed sympathy regarding the family's dual crises of the missing aircraft and the illness of her children. He concluded the brief exchange by encouraging her to remain hopeful during this difficult period.
On October 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Pegge (Jendro) Begich met in the Oval Office of the White House from 6:28 pm to 6:29 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 802-006 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 802-6 Date: October 17, 1972 Time: 6:28 pm - 6:29 pm Location: Oval Office The President talked with Pegge (Jendro) Begich. [See Conversation No. 31-108]
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