President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call to Melvin R. Laird. This brief administrative exchange served solely to initiate communication with the former Secretary of Defense. No policy discussions occurred during this transition period.
On June 6, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:45 pm and 8:46 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-128 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 39-128
Date: June 6, 1973
Time: Unknown between 8:45 pm and 8:46 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Request for telephone call to Melvin R. LairdThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.