President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call to reach evangelical leader Billy Graham. The exchange primarily involves the President coordinating with the White House operator to connect with Graham, with staff members Manolo Sanchez and an unidentified individual present in the room. No substantive policy discussions occur as the recording documents the logistical setup of the requested communication.
On April 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, Manolo Sanchez, and unknown person(s) talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:49 pm and 9:52 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-013 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 1-13
Date: April 7, 1971
Time: Unknown between 9:49 pm and 9:52 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator; Manolo Sanchez and an unknown man can
be heard in the background.
Call to William F. (“Billy”) GrahamThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.