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Conversation 003-018

TapeTape 3StartWednesday, May 12, 1971 at 4:17 PMEndWednesday, May 12, 1971 at 4:17 PMTape start time00:23:26Tape end time00:23:38ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a follow-up conversation with Senator Henry 'Scoop' Jackson. After learning that the Senator was in transit to a New York City hotel, the President decided to postpone the contact until the following day. This exchange served as a logistical coordination to arrange a direct communication between the two men.

Henry M. JacksonWhite House communicationsschedulinglogistics
AudioNARA Description

On May 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 4:17 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-018 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 3-18

Date: May 12, 1971
Time: 4:17 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The White House operator talked with the President.

     Henry M. (“Scoop”) Jackson
         -Location
         -President's return call
Transcript (AI-Generated)

This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.

Mr. President, Senator Jackson is in flight to New York City right now.
We'll be at the Hilton at 6.
May I leave word there for him?
No, I'll call him tomorrow.
All right, sir.
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