President Nixon initiated a call to the White House operator to facilitate a connection with his Assistant for Domestic Affairs, John D. Ehrlichman. The brief exchange served as a logistical step to reach a key advisor regarding ongoing administrative business. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this operator-assisted contact.
On May 10, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:15 pm and 7:04 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 002-138 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 2-138
Date: May 10, 1971
Time: Unknown between 6:15 pm and 7:04 pm
Location: White House Telephone
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The President talked with the White House operator.
Call to John D. EhrlichmanThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.