President Nixon met briefly with Linda Freeman to offer condolences and personal support following the recent passing of her husband, Ben. Nixon expressed his high regard for Ben and shared his regrets regarding his inability to attend the funeral services in person. The conversation served as a private gesture of comfort from the President and the First Lady to a grieving family member.
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.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation 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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