Conversation 017-075

TapeTape 17StartSaturday, December 25, 1971 at 10:38 AMEndSaturday, December 25, 1971 at 10:53 AMTape start time02:59:58Tape end time03:00:30ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place holiday-themed or administrative outreach calls to four key congressional leaders. The President requested to reach Senator Hugh Scott in Philadelphia, Senator Michael J. Mansfield in Florida, Congressman Gerald R. Ford in Colorado, and Speaker Carl B. Albert. The operator confirmed the locations of the legislators and verified that contact information was available to facilitate the calls.

Congressional relationsHugh ScottMichael J. MansfieldGerald R. FordCarl B. AlbertWhite House communications

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NARA Description

On December 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:38 am and 10:53 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-075 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 17-75

Date: December 25, 1971
Time: Unknown between 10:38 am and 10:53 am
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with the White house operator.

     Request for calls to Hugh Scott, Michael J. Mansfield, Gerald R. Ford and Carl B. Albert

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Operator, I have a congressional call, so if you'd make a note.

Senator Scott, he's in Philadelphia, and Senator Mansfield, I think he's in Florida.

Congressman Ford is in Colorado skiing, but I think you have a number for him.

And the other one is Speaker Albert.

Thank you.

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