President Nixon and his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, discuss media figures and political allies in the context of planning for her upcoming wedding. They review a list of prominent publishers and journalists, evaluating their political leanings and their history of support for the Nixon administration. The conversation serves as an informal assessment of key media influencers as the White House prepares to manage the public relations and guest list for the event.
On May 31, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox talked on the telephone from 7:13 pm to 7:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-208 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 003-208 Date: May 31, 1971 Time: 7:13 pm - 7:18 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Tricia Nixon. [See Conversation No. 254-027] ********************************************************************** [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 10/26/2017. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [003-208-w001] [Duration: 3m 58s] Tricia Nixon Cox’s wedding -News people -James Geddes (“Jimmy”) Stahlman -Nashville Banner -Support for the President -Preston Wolfe -Columbus, Ohio -Ohio representatives -Paul Miller -Gannet papers -Rochester -Support for President -James Geddes (“Jimmy”) Stahlman President’s cigar Tricia Nixon Cox’s wedding -News people -Chicago Tribune -Louise Hutchison -Pool -James Geddes (“Jimmy”) Stahlman -Political orientation compared with Mike Cowles -Paul Miller -James S. Copley and Helen (Kinney) Copley -Otis Chandler and Mayland (“Missy”) (Brant) Chandler -William Randolph Hearst, Jr and Austine McDonnell Hearst Tricia Nixon Cox's location -Yellow Oval Tricia Nixon Cox leaves at an unknown time between 7:13 pm and 7:18 pm. The President speaks with the White House Operator. Tricia Nixon Cox returns at an unknown time between 7:13 pm and 7:18 pm. Tricia Nixon Cox’s location -Bedroom Tricia Nixon Cox’s wedding -News people -Stahlman, Copley, Cowles, Miller, and Hearst -David Lawrence -Support for the President -U.S. News and World Report -Age -Wife -Public statement regarding invitees **********************************************************************
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