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On March 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Tricia Nixon Cox met in the Oval Office of the White House from 6:22 pm to 6:23 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 469-011 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President talked with Tricia Nixon [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 11/19/2019. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [469-011- W001] [Duration: 1m 31s] Tricia Nixon Cox's location The President's location - Meeting with John B. Connally Jack Drown and Helene (Colesie) Drown's schedule - Thelma C. (Ryan) ("Pat") Nixon's schedule - Tricia Nixon Cox's schedule - The President's schedule - March 18, 1971 - The President's health March 17, 1971 dinner Press coverage - Tricia Nixon Cox's engagement The President's schedule - John B. Connally - Dinner [End of telephone conversation]. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Cox, Tricia Nixon.