President Nixon instructed the White House operator to facilitate a follow-up conversation with Congressman Charles E. Wiggins. The exchange served to coordinate communication, as Wiggins was currently unavailable due to his attendance at a funeral. Nixon directed the operator to hold the request until the Congressman returned and initiated contact.
On September 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:01 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 009-074 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 9-74 Date: September 18, 1971 Time: 10:01 am Location: White House Telephone The White House operator talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 576-5A] Charles E. Wiggins’ location -Return call
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