President Nixon communicated briefly with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The interaction functioned as a logistical bridge to connect the President with another party. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this brief exchange.
On April 13, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 11:14 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 478-005 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 478-5 Date: April 13, 1971 Time: 11:14 am Location: Oval Office The President talked with the White House operator [See Conversation No. 1-77]
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