President Nixon instructed the White House operator to locate Military Aide Major General James D. Hughes, who was currently at the Pentagon. After learning Hughes would not be available until 5:30, the President directed the operator to attempt to reach Lieutenant Colonel Ralph D. Albertazzi instead. This brief exchange served as a logistical effort to facilitate urgent communication with military staff.
On September 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 5:09 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-033 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 8-33 Date: September 7, 1971 Time: 5:09 pm Location: White House Telephone The White House operator talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 275-19] Maj. Gen. James D. (“Don”) Hughes' location -Pentagon Request for call to Lt. Col. Ralph D. Albertazzi
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