Conversation 859-006

TapeTape 859StartWednesday, February 21, 1973 at 9:27 AMEndWednesday, February 21, 1973 at 9:30 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Freeman, LindaRecording deviceOval Office

On February 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Linda Freeman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:27 am to 9:30 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 859-006 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 859-6

Date: February 21, 1973
Time: Between 9:27 am and 9:30 am
Location: Oval Office

The President talked with Lida Freeman.

[See Conversation No. 43-137]

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I just wanted you to know that Mrs. Nixon and I were thinking about you today, and you know I just want a very great affection for Ben.
He's a wonderful man, and I know that you made his last years very, very happy.
Well, he was a man, you know, he got, I remember the time,
Well...
I'd like to be there for myself, but I can't get away right now.
But we're there in spirit with you today.