President Nixon communicated with a White House operator in a brief exchange regarding routine administrative or telephonic connectivity. Due to the unintelligible nature of the transcript, no substantive policy matters, decisions, or specific developments were recorded. The interaction serves primarily as evidence of the logistical operations of the White House switchboard.
On August 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:03 am and 2:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 028-058 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 28-58
Date: August 1, 1972
Time: Unknown between 11:03am and 2:22 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with an unknown person [White House operator?]
[Unintelligible]This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.