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Nixon Tapes on Family matters
42 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Eisenhower, Cox, Nixon
When Family matters comes up
Related topics: Julie Nixon EisenhowerCamp DavidPersonal communicationPresidential schedulingWhite House operationsTricia Nixon CoxPersonal correspondencePat NixonPresidential communicationSchedulingWhite House logisticsWhite House domestic lifeWhite House communicationsCamp David operations
On April 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Stephen B. Bull, and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:23 pm and 2:36 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-127 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, informal meeting with an unidentified individual, potentially a social worker, to discuss private family matters. During the exchange, the President provided directive advice regarding the maintenance of distance between two brothers. The conversation remained limited to these personal concerns and did not involve broader policy or administrative developments.
On May 31, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox talked on the telephone from 7:21 pm to 7:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-210 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, engaged in a brief personal telephone conversation. The discussion was limited in scope, focusing on short-term scheduling or personal arrangements. No significant policy decisions or administrative actions resulted from this exchange.
President Nixon spoke briefly by telephone with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, regarding his upcoming trip to New York City on August 4th. Tricia inquired about the possibility of visiting the President in New York and invited her in-laws, Edward R. F. Cox and his parents, to join them for dinner. The President confirmed his attendance in New York and invited Tricia and her husband to stay with him.
On July 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:09 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-168 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon met with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, for a brief personal discussion. The conversation centers on Julie's upcoming travel plans to California and her desire to read outdoors. No significant policy decisions or official White House business were conducted during this brief interaction.
On September 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:50 pm and 2:37 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 009-117 of the White House Tapes.
On November 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:50 pm and 7:54 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-120 of the White House Tapes.
On November 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:01 pm and 8:05 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-126 of the White House Tapes.
On November 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:59 pm and 3:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 295-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon recorded a brief memorandum for the file regarding a prior discussion with his brother, F. Donald Nixon. The conversation primarily addressed the development of a filtration system for bilge water, a project involving Edward C. Nixon. This recording serves as an official administrative note to document the status or details of the brothers' earlier consultation.
On November 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower talked on the telephone from 5:43 pm to 5:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-167 of the White House Tapes.
On November 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 6:15 pm to 6:16 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 306-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon spoke with his brother, Edward C. Nixon, and Gaye Lynne Nixon to coordinate holiday schedules and family logistics for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. The discussion covered plans involving the Eisenhower family, Julie Nixon Eisenhower’s recent television appearance, and the President's upcoming international meetings with Willy Brandt and Eisaku Sato. Additionally, they briefly touched upon the status of the India-Pakistan conflict and arrangements for official family photography.
President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon discussed the logistics of an upcoming business dinner speech, specifically confirming the attendance of guests Helene and Jack Drown. They also briefly reviewed the details of a recent Florida visit with Julie and David Eisenhower, including a dinner outing. No major policy decisions were made during this brief exchange regarding social and family scheduling.
On April 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and unknown person(s) talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:52 am and 11:56 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 023-018 of the White House Tapes.
Julie Nixon Eisenhower and First Lady Pat Nixon met privately at the Aspen Lodge at Camp David for an informal discussion. The conversation remains inaccessible to researchers due to the withdrawal of the segment as personal, non-record material. Consequently, no substantive policy decisions or administrative actions are recorded for this exchange.
President Nixon called his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, to ask her to come to the Oval Office for about ten minutes to discuss a couple of items on her schedule before he left. Julie was at the residence packing a wedding gift and agreed to come over when convenient.
President Nixon spoke briefly with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, in the Oval Office, inquiring about her trip and mentioning a "mean, nasty fellow." The conversation also touched upon Tricia's husband, Eddie, and his upcoming exams, before the President concluded by stating he was going to Camp David and would return for a wedding.
On August 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 11:43 am and 11:49 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 353-001 of the White House Tapes.
On August 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Camp David operator, and Tricia Nixon Cox met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 6:18 pm to 6:23 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 203-028 of the White House Tapes.
Edward R. F. Cox and Anne C. B. (Finch) Cox talked on the telephone on an unknown date, sometime between 6:44 pm on September 29, 1972 and 11:52 am on September 30, 1972. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 030-034 of the White House Tapes.
Julie Nixon Eisenhower and First Lady Pat Nixon met privately at the Aspen Lodge at Camp David for an informal discussion. The conversation was largely personal in nature, as indicated by the withdrawal of the segment for being a personal, returnable item. No official policy matters or significant administrative decisions were recorded during this brief family interaction.
Pat Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower convened at the Aspen Lodge in Camp David for an informal gathering, accompanied briefly by unidentified guests. The discussion centered on personal matters, as evidenced by the withdrawal of sensitive or private content from the official record. No administrative or political actions were recorded, suggesting the meeting served primarily as a private family engagement.
President Nixon spoke with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, about recent events and her upcoming travel plans. They briefly discussed a gathering, with Nixon inquiring about the attendees' reception and enjoyment, and then shifted to her planned trip to Indiana.
President Nixon spoke briefly with his wife, Pat Nixon, in the Oval Office. He mentioned he was waiting to see Congressional leaders and discussed a search effort, which he considered "hopeless" despite ongoing activity. He also inquired about their daughter Tricia's recent trip to South Carolina and her activities there, before indicating he would stay to work and then eat dinner while watching television and reading a report.
President Nixon and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, discussed recent personal social visits, including the Coxes' trip to the Supreme Court to meet Chief Justice Warren E. Burger. The President also requested that Tricia coordinate with Pat Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower to oversee the renovation and redecoration of the White House third-floor solarium into a more comfortable family room. Additionally, the conversation touched upon the President's current workload at Camp David and included disparaging remarks regarding the political character of George McGovern following the 1972 election.
On November 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone from 10:56 am to 10:57 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 033-112 of the White House Tapes.
On November 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 2:21 pm and 2:26 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 155-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, discussed logistics regarding the President’s travel plans to Blair House and Camp David, as well as upcoming family engagements. The conversation highlighted personal news that Tricia’s husband, Edward R. F. Cox, had successfully passed the bar exam. Additionally, the President noted that he would be reviewing pending diplomatic messages regarding Tricia’s upcoming travel to embassies.
On December 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 4:00 pm and 6:50 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 235-016 of the White House Tapes.
On January 5, 1973, Julie Nixon Eisenhower and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 7:58 pm and 8:27 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 239-009 of the White House Tapes.
On January 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:25 am and 11:43 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 035-152 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Stephen B. Bull discussed logistical arrangements for upcoming events and personal matters. Key topics included preparations for a reception for People's Republic of China acrobats, travel plans to Florida, and the handling of specific items, such as a coat for Zosimo T. Monson. The conversation also touched upon a call from President Nixon to Tricia Nixon Cox and general scheduling details.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 3:30 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 161-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, shared a brief personal phone call to check on each other's well-being following the President's return from Camp David. The two discussed mundane details, including the President's recent helicopter arrival and local weather conditions. They concluded the conversation by confirming plans for an early dinner at 6:00 p.m. with First Lady Pat Nixon.
President Nixon and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, discussed personal arrangements and upcoming scheduling changes. The President confirmed he would return for dinner that evening and noted a planned appointment with Dr. W. Kenneth Riland. He also encouraged Tricia and First Lady Pat Nixon to spend time at Camp David while he traveled to Florida for a three-day work trip.
President Richard Nixon spoke with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, during a brief evening telephone call. The conversation remains restricted due to personal content, as the entire duration of the exchange is designated as a withdrawn personal record. Consequently, no substantive policy discussions or public administrative actions are preserved for the historical record.
On May 22, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 4:46 pm and 5:10 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 440-019 of the White House Tapes.
On June 19, 1973, White House operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:02 am and 12:17 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-008 of the White House Tapes.
On July 11, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:34 pm and 3:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 448-019 of the White House Tapes.