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Conversation 002-103

TapeTape 2StartThursday, May 6, 1971 at 9:10 AMEndThursday, May 6, 1971 at 9:10 AMTape start time03:43:25Tape end time03:43:33ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon received a status update from the White House operator regarding the availability of Congressman Gerald R. Ford, who was attending a breakfast meeting. Upon learning that Ford could be reached, the President directed the operator to have Ford return his call in approximately fifteen minutes. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief administrative exchange.

Gerald R. FordSchedulingWhite House operationsPresidential communication
AudioNARA Description

On May 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:10 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 002-103 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 2-103

Date: May 6, 1971
Time: 9:10 am
Location: White House Telephone

The White House operator talked with the President.
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[See Conversation No. 493-3A]

     Gerald R. Ford's location
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Yeah.
Mr. President, Congressman Ford is out of breakfast.
He can be reached.
No, he can call me when he returns.
Fifteen minutes.
Yes, sir.
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