President Nixon contacted military aide Nelson C. Pierce, Jr. to inquire about the whereabouts of the military and naval aides on duty. After learning that Pierce had not seen either official, the President opted to forgo further immediate assistance. Nixon decided to resolve his inquiry through an alternative contact, concluding the brief administrative check.
On April 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Nelson C. Pierce, Jr. talked on the telephone from 9:48 am to 9:49 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-140 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 1-140
Date: April 18, 1971
Time: 9:48 am - 9:49 am
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with Nelson C. Pierce, Jr.
Military aide
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