President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a communication with Edwin M. Schwenk. Upon learning that Schwenk was currently traveling and not expected to reach his office until 4:30 p.m., the President instructed the operator to have Schwenk return the call at that time. This brief exchange served as a routine administrative coordination for a follow-up conversation.
On October 24, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:04 pm and 4:16 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 032-025 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 32-25 Date: October 24, 1972 Time: Unknown between 4:04 pm and 4:16 pm Location: White House Telephone The White House operator talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 373-20] Edwin M. Schwenk -Location -Return to office -Return call
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