President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Congressman Donald E. Young of Alaska. The President sought to connect with the newly elected representative to address formal business. The operator was directed to attempt the call despite the possibility that the congressman had not yet arrived at his office.
On March 9, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:26 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 037-064 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 37-64 Date: March 9, 1973 Time: 9:26 am Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 874-1] Request for a call to Donald E. Young -Alaska -Congressman
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