President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate contact with Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. The operator reported that Connally had recently departed his residence, prompting the President to request a callback once the Secretary could be reached via his vehicle. Nixon clarified that the matter was not urgent, requesting the connection at Connally's convenience.
On April 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:38 pm and 1:52 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-151 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 1-151
Date: April 18, 1971
Time: Unknown between 1:38 pm and 1:52 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator talked with the President.
John B. Connally's location
Call to the PresidentThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.