President Nixon coordinated with the White House operator to manage his outgoing call schedule, specifically addressing a missed connection with Idanell “Nellie” Connally. The President declined an offer to track Mrs. Connally down at the Renwick Gallery, instead opting to have her return the call at a later time. Additionally, Nixon reviewed a telephone call list and requested information regarding the status of the briefing room.
On May 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:50 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-048 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 24-48 Date: May 9, 1972 Time: 11:50 am Location: White House Telephone The White House operator talked with the President. [See also Conversation No. 338-19] Idanell B. (“Nellie”) Connally -Location -Return call Telephone call list
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