President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the current whereabouts and availability of former Speaker of the House John W. McCormack. Upon learning that McCormack would be unavailable until midday, the President instructed the operator to place a call to him at any time thereafter. This brief exchange served as a coordination effort to facilitate a future communication between the two men.
On December 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:28 am and 2:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-042 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 16-42
Date: December 8, 1971
Time: Unknown between 10:28 am and 2:15 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator talked with the President.
John W. McCormack’s locationThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.