President Nixon received a brief notification from the White House operator regarding an incoming telephone call from Attorney General John N. Mitchell. The exchange served as a logistical connection to facilitate immediate communication between the President and the Attorney General. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this initial contact.
On October 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:33 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-027 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 12-27
Date: October 21, 1971
Time: 9:33 am
Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator talked with the President.
Telephone call from John N. MitchellThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.