President Nixon consulted with the White House operator regarding an incoming telephone communication. He requested to speak directly with the caller, signaling his intent to handle the matter personally. The brief exchange served as a coordination effort to facilitate a specific, immediate connection for the President.
On February 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 1:48 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 318-011 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 318-11 Date: February 2, 1972 Time: 1:48 pm Location: Executive Office Building The White House operator talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 20-21]
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