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Conversation 003-030

TapeTape 3StartWednesday, May 12, 1971 at 5:37 PMEndWednesday, May 12, 1971 at 5:41 PMTape start time00:32:32Tape end time00:32:40ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Congressman Wilbur D. Mills of Arkansas. This administrative interaction served as the necessary bridge to facilitate a direct discussion between the President and the powerful Ways and Means Committee Chairman. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief connection.

Wilbur D. MillsExecutive communicationCongressional relationsLegislative affairs
AudioNARA Description

On May 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:37 pm and 5:41 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-030 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 3-30

Date: May 12, 1971
Time: Unknown between 5:37 pm and 5:41 pm
Location: White House Telephone
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                          NIXON PRESIDENTIAL MATERIALS STAFF

                                      Tape Subject Log
                                         (rev. 9/08)



The President talked with the White House operator.

[See Conversation No. 499-2D]

     Call to Wilbur D. Mills


                                                               Conv. No. 3-30 (cont.)
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Congressman Mills, please, of Arkansas.
Right, thank you Mr. President.
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