President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to coordinate outreach to Robert A. Taft, Jr. and Herbert R. Rainwater. Upon learning that Taft was unavailable due to being on a golf course, Nixon decided not to leave a message and opted to delay the contact. The operator continued efforts to connect the President with Rainwater as part of his ongoing communication schedule.
On April 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:14 pm and 1:32 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 002-036 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 2-36 Date: April 23, 1971 Time: Unknown between 1:14 pm and 1:32 pm Location: White House Telephone The White House operator talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 487-19A] Robert A. Taft, Jr's location Call to Herbert R. (“Chief”) Rainwater
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