President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Judge Thomas F. Murphy in New York City. Nixon sought to clarify the judge's current professional status, noting his recollection that Murphy was a retired federal district judge. The operator confirmed the request and proceeded to facilitate the connection.
On April 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:23 pm and 5:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-048 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 1-48
Date: April 8, 1971
Time: Unknown between 5:23 pm and 5:28 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Call to Judge Thomas F. MurphyThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.