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Nixon Tapes on First Lady

62 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Nixon, Thurmond, Eisenhower

February 19, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon held a brief morning meeting in the Oval Office to coordinate their respective daily schedules. The discussion focused on upcoming personal commitments, specifically regarding a potential social engagement at a country club and plans for dinner. The interaction served as a routine logistical check-in between the President and the First Lady.

April 15, 1971 · Nixon

President Richard Nixon met briefly with First Lady Pat Nixon in the Oval Office to discuss personal matters. The conversation served as a private exchange between the couple, though the specific details were not preserved in a transcript. No major policy decisions or formal administrative actions resulted from this short interaction.

April 15, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection to the First Lady, Pat Nixon. The call served as a routine administrative request to facilitate private communication with his wife. The conversation concluded once the operator initiated the transfer.

May 14, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon held a brief telephone conversation to discuss personal matters. Due to the withdrawal of the recording for privacy reasons, no substantive political or administrative details are available. The call remains a part of the President's personal correspondence records.

May 18, 1971 · Nixon

President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon engaged in a brief telephone conversation to coordinate personal matters. Due to the withdrawal of the recording's content under personal privacy guidelines, no substantive policy or administrative developments are documented. The brief nature of the call suggests a routine exchange between the couple.

May 21, 1971 · Nixon

President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon engaged in a brief telephone conversation to coordinate personal plans. The discussion centered on logistics and private matters rather than official government business. No significant policy decisions were made during this exchange.

May 31, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon engaged in a brief, informal telephone exchange. The conversation served as a personal check-in between the couple, lacking any discussion of official policy or administrative matters. No significant decisions were made during the brief interaction.

June 14, 1971 · Nixon

President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon discussed recent media coverage, specifically focusing on a magazine cover feature and public reception. The pair exchanged observations regarding the quality of photographs and the broader impact of televised media compared to print. The brief exchange served as an informal check-in on their respective public impressions and upcoming schedule commitments.

July 2, 1971 · Nixon

President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon held a brief, informal meeting in the Old Executive Office Building. The conversation primarily consisted of social pleasantries and a discussion regarding the First Lady's potential attendance at an upcoming event. No significant policy decisions were reached during this short interaction.

July 30, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with First Lady Pat Nixon. The brief interaction served as a routine administrative request to reach the First Lady directly. No further substantive policy or political matters were discussed during this exchange.

July 30, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon utilized the White House operator to facilitate a personal phone call to First Lady Pat Nixon. The brief interaction served as a logistical bridge to connect the President with his wife. No substantive policy discussions or political developments occurred during this exchange.

September 7, 1971 · Nixon

President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon engaged in a private telephone conversation regarding personal matters. The content of this dialogue remains restricted from public record due to its private nature, as indicated by the withdrawal of the segment from the archival file. No substantive policy decisions or administrative actions are associated with this interaction.

September 7, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a personal telephone call to First Lady Pat Nixon. The brief interaction served solely as a logistical request to connect the President with his wife. The conversation concluded immediately after the operator acknowledged the request.

September 9, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to the First Lady, Thelma C. “Pat” Nixon. This brief interaction served exclusively as a procedural request to establish a connection with his wife. No substantive political or policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.

September 9, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon held a brief telephone conversation with First Lady Pat Nixon. The primary content of this discussion remains inaccessible to researchers as the recording is classified as a personal, returnable item. Consequently, no substantive policy matters or official developments are documented for this exchange.

September 14, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon discussed domestic arrangements regarding an upcoming dinner engagement with Mr. and Mrs. Roger E. Johnson. The conversation focused on logistical details for the meal, including menu options to be served on the balcony and associated shopping needs. The participants briefly coordinated the timing and planning requirements to ensure the event's preparation.

October 6, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon held a brief telephone conversation with First Lady Pat Nixon. The discussion was classified as a personal matter, as indicated by the withdrawal of the content from the public record. No substantive policy or administrative developments resulted from this brief exchange.

October 11, 1971 · Nixon

President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon engaged in a brief, personal telephone conversation. The exchange appears to be a check-in between the couple, though the specific substance remains largely unavailable due to the withdrawal of the recording for personal reasons. No official policy decisions or significant administrative actions resulted from this interaction.

October 18, 1971 · Nixon

President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon engaged in a brief telephone conversation to coordinate personal matters. Due to the sensitive nature of the discussion, the recording was marked as a personal returnable item and excluded from public release. The exchange serves as a record of the couple's private communication during the President's term.

October 19, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call to his wife, First Lady Pat Nixon, through the White House operator. The conversation serves as a routine administrative request to establish contact with the First Lady. No further substantive policy matters or political developments are recorded in this interaction.

October 19, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call to the White House operator to be connected with First Lady Pat Nixon. The exchange serves exclusively as a logistical request to facilitate a private conversation between the President and his wife. No substantive political or administrative policy matters are addressed during this brief connection.

November 1, 1971 · Nixon

President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon engaged in a brief, personal telephone call. The majority of the interaction consists of withdrawn personal material, leaving only concluding remarks. No official policy decisions or substantive political matters were discussed.

November 11, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a personal telephone connection with First Lady Thelma “Pat” Nixon. This brief interaction served an administrative purpose, functioning solely to initiate a private communication between the President and his wife. No substantive policy discussions or governmental decisions were conducted during this exchange.

November 14, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon held a private meeting with First Lady Pat Nixon in his Old Executive Office Building workspace. The discussion served as an informal check-in during an afternoon of presidential duties. No formal policy decisions or administrative actions were recorded as a result of this personal engagement.

November 18, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to First Lady Pat Nixon. The brief interaction served as a administrative request to connect the President with the First Lady. No further policy or political discussions were recorded during this communication.

November 29, 1971 · Nixon

President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call to connect with First Lady Pat Nixon. The primary objective of the interaction is to facilitate a direct line to his wife through the White House operator. No further substantive policy or administrative discussions occur during this exchange.

December 6, 1971 · Nixon & Thurmond

President Nixon called Senator Strom Thurmond to extend birthday greetings and invite the Senator and his wife, Nancy, to visit the Oval Office. During the call, they arranged a photo opportunity to include the First Lady, Pat Nixon, at the White House. The participants agreed to schedule the visit and the photograph for the following Tuesday at noon.

December 26, 1971 · Nixon

President Richard Nixon met briefly with First Lady Pat Nixon in the Old Executive Office Building. While the specific substance of the one-minute exchange remains unavailable due to a withdrawn item, the meeting represents a private interaction between the President and the First Lady during the holiday season. No formal policy decisions or official actions were recorded as a result of this brief encounter.

February 9, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to confirm the current whereabouts and schedule of First Lady Pat Nixon. The operator reported that Mrs. Nixon was in New York and expected to return by 5:00 p.m. Nixon decided against attempting to contact her, concluding the brief inquiry.

April 5, 1972 · Nixon & Eisenhower

Julie Nixon Eisenhower calls Pat Nixon to discuss President Nixon's proposal for the First Lady to record a half-hour television special reflecting on their recent trip to the People's Republic of China. Due to her demanding schedule, including Arbor Day obligations and an upcoming trip to Canada, Mrs. Nixon expresses initial hesitation regarding the time commitment. Julie suggests minimizing the workload by utilizing scriptwriters such as William Safire and Tex McCrary to prepare remarks and voiceover material. Mrs. Nixon agrees to consider the project if the production can be streamlined to accommodate her limited availability.

April 16, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to First Lady Pat Nixon. The primary purpose of this brief interaction was to facilitate communication between the President and his wife. No policy matters or significant executive decisions were discussed during this connection.

May 16, 1972 · Nixon

President Richard M. Nixon met with First Lady Pat Nixon in the Oval Office for a brief, one-minute discussion. Due to the lack of an available transcript and the restricted nature of the recording, the specific subjects addressed remain confidential. The session serves primarily as a record of their personal interaction during a period of significant presidential activity.

May 18, 1972 · Nixon

President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon discussed logistical preparations for their upcoming international trip, specifically coordinating their wardrobe selections based on varying regional weather forecasts. They reviewed the climatic conditions for their scheduled stops, including Moscow, Iran, Austria, and Warsaw, to determine appropriate clothing needs. The First Lady also updated the President on positive public reception to the redecorated Blue Room and confirmed that their scheduled travel arrangements remained on track.

June 10, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon contacts the White House operator to determine the current location of First Lady Pat Nixon. The brief interaction serves as a routine inquiry to locate his wife. No significant political matters or policy decisions are addressed during the call.

June 10, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon held a brief, informal telephone conversation. The discussion consisted primarily of personal matters and social arrangements, typical of their private correspondence. No significant policy decisions or administrative actions were recorded during this brief exchange.

August 3, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to First Lady Pat Nixon. The brief interaction served as a logistical request to establish a private line for the President to speak with his wife. No substantive political or policy matters were discussed during this connection attempt.

August 3, 1972 · Nixon

President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon engaged in a brief, personal telephone conversation. The exchange was recorded by the White House taping system but contains no substantive policy discussion or administrative action items. As the entire duration of the call is marked as a withdrawn personal item, the record serves only to document their private communication.

August 8, 1972 · Nixon

President Richard Nixon met briefly with First Lady Pat Nixon in the Oval Office. The two engaged in a short private discussion before departing together. No significant policy decisions or administrative actions were recorded during this brief encounter.

August 8, 1972 · Nixon

President Richard Nixon met briefly with First Lady Pat Nixon in the Old Executive Office Building. The private interaction took place shortly before the President transitioned to other administrative duties. No record of the specific dialogue exists, though the meeting serves as a brief point of contact between the President and the First Lady during a busy period of the 1972 administration.

August 11, 1972 · Nixon

President Richard M. Nixon met with First Lady Pat Nixon at the Aspen Lodge study in Camp David to discuss private, personal matters. The conversation was brief and consisted almost entirely of a withdrawn segment classified as personal information. Consequently, no policy decisions or official developments were recorded during this brief encounter.

August 13, 1972 · Nixon

President Richard Nixon met with First Lady Pat Nixon in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David for a private discussion. While the specific nature of their conversation remains restricted due to the withdrawal of personal content, the meeting served as an informal engagement between the President and the First Lady during their stay at the retreat. No official policy decisions or political actions were recorded as a result of this exchange.

September 16, 1972 · Nixon

President Richard Nixon met with First Lady Pat Nixon in the study at Camp David to discuss personal matters. The interaction was private in nature and resulted in no recorded policy developments or administrative decisions. Due to the withdrawal of the audio segments for personal reasons, the substance of their conversation remains unavailable for research.

October 3, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection with First Lady Pat Nixon. The brief interaction served as a formal initiation of a private communication between the President and his wife. No substantive political or policy matters were addressed during this exchange.

October 6, 1972 · Nixon

President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon engaged in a brief telephone conversation. The recorded portion consists of a withdrawn segment classified as personal, indicating the exchange was private in nature. No policy matters or official government actions were recorded during this brief communication.

October 11, 1972 · Nixon

First Lady Pat Nixon held a private meeting with an unidentified woman in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David. Because the conversation was designated as a personal returnable item and no transcript exists, the specific substance of their discussion remains unavailable for historical review. The interaction concluded with the departure of the guest shortly before the recording ended.

October 17, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon initiated a brief telephone request to the White House operator to be connected with First Lady Thelma C. ("Pat") Nixon. The call served as an administrative directive to establish communication with his wife. No further substantive policy matters or political developments were addressed during this short exchange.

October 17, 1972 · Nixon

President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon engaged in a brief telephone conversation. The majority of the recording consists of a withdrawn segment classified as personal and returnable material. No substantive political or administrative policy discussions are documented in the available transcript.

October 19, 1972 · Nixon & Sanchez

President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to discuss the administrative details regarding First Lady Pat Nixon's upcoming schedule. This brief encounter focused on coordinating her logistical arrangements and official itinerary. No major policy developments or high-level decisions were recorded during the interaction.

October 31, 1972 · Nixon

President Richard Nixon met briefly with First Lady Pat Nixon in his Old Executive Office Building suite. Given the duration of only one minute and the absence of a transcript, the meeting served as a routine personal interaction rather than a substantive policy discussion. No significant presidential actions or strategic decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.

November 1, 1972 · Nixon

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a personal telephone call to First Lady Pat Nixon. This brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to facilitate communication between the President and his wife. No substantive political or policy matters were discussed during this connection.

November 1, 1972 · Nixon

President Richard Nixon engaged in a brief telephone conversation with First Lady Pat Nixon. The discussion consisted entirely of personal matters, as indicated by the withdrawal of the segment under privacy and personal returnable guidelines. No official policy decisions or administrative actions were recorded during this exchange.

November 21, 1972 · Nixon & Camp David Operator

President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone call to First Lady Thelma C. “Pat” Nixon. This brief interaction served exclusively as a logistical request to establish communication with Mrs. Nixon. No other substantive policy or political matters were discussed during this exchange.

December 30, 1972 · Nixon & Yates

President Nixon coordinated travel arrangements with Nellie L. Yates to ensure she could return home in time for New Year's Eve festivities alongside First Lady Pat Nixon. The brief interaction focused on logistics for the First Lady's departure and included lighthearted, informal social pleasantries. No significant policy decisions were made during this exchange.

December 30, 1972 · Nixon

First Lady Pat Nixon held a brief, private meeting with an unidentified individual at the Aspen Lodge study in Camp David. The nature of the discussion remains undocumented due to the withdrawal of the primary segment under personal returnable criteria. No significant policy decisions or administrative actions were recorded as a result of this encounter.

February 22, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon calls First Lady Pat Nixon to discuss the redecoration of their private living quarters with a specific set of 19th-century paintings. He suggests removing existing artwork in the bedroom to prioritize the display of these colorful, historically interesting pieces. The conversation concludes with a brief confirmation of their upcoming attendance at a performance of the musical "Irene."

February 24, 1973 · Nixon

First Lady Pat Nixon held an informal meeting with an unidentified individual at the Aspen Lodge in Camp David. Due to the significant withdrawal of content for personal privacy reasons, the specific substance of their discussion remains unavailable for historical analysis. The interaction concluded without any recorded policy implications or documented administrative action items.

March 28, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon discussed logistical arrangements for their upcoming travel schedules and social obligations. The President confirmed he would not attend a Soviet-related social function scheduled for Thursday evening, citing his need to focus on preparations for a nationally televised speech on March 29. The conversation concluded with the couple coordinating their plans to reunite by Friday night.

March 28, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon held a brief check-in regarding her upcoming travel plans to Korea. The exchange served to coordinate their respective schedules, specifically noting the First Lady's departure and the President’s obligation to conduct a broadcast on Friday night. The conversation concluded with plans to reunite after their separate commitments.

April 14, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon briefly discussed the logistics and timing for an upcoming public appearance. They confirmed their departure schedule for the event, ensuring they would be ready to leave by 8:45. This brief interaction served to synchronize their plans for the evening's commitment.

May 17, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon initiates a routine telephone connection through the White House operator to speak with First Lady Pat Nixon. The call serves as a brief personal communication between the President and his wife. No substantive policy matters or administrative developments are discussed during this brief exchange.

May 17, 1973 · Nixon

President Richard Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon held a brief meeting in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss personal plans for the evening. The conversation concluded with the President approving the First Lady's proposal to go out for the night. The exchange was strictly informal and did not involve any matters of state or policy.

June 14, 1973 · Nixon

President Nixon and First Lady Pat Nixon engage in a brief, informal exchange facilitated by a White House operator. The conversation centers on coordinating personal plans for the evening, specifically regarding the First Lady's availability or desire to attend an event. The brief dialogue concludes without any significant policy developments or substantive administrative action.