Conversation 003-098

TapeTape 3StartThursday, May 20, 1971 at 7:50 PMEndThursday, May 20, 1971 at 7:52 PMTape start time01:57:46Tape end time01:57:53ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to place a telephone call to journalist John A. Scali. The brief communication serves solely as an administrative directive to establish contact with Scali. No further substantive policy matters or tactical decisions are addressed during this exchange.

John A. ScaliWhite House operationsCommunicationPresidential scheduling

Audio

NARA Description

On May 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:50 pm and 7:52 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-098 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 3-98

Date: May 20, 1971
Time: Unknown between 7:50 pm and 7:52 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with the White House operator; background noise can be heard in the
original recording.

     Call to John A. Scali

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Yes sir.

Scali, John Scali please.

Thank you Mr. President.

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