President Nixon instructed the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call with former President Lyndon B. Johnson. He requested that the operator track Johnson’s availability and ensure the connection was made upon his return. In the event Nixon became unavailable, he authorized the operator to route the call to his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods.
On May 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:04 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 023-108 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 23-108 Date: May 2, 1972 Time: 11:04 am Location: White House Telephone The White House operator talked with the President. [See also Conversation No. 717-5] Lyndon B. Johnson's schedule -The President's schedule -Rose Mary Woods
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