Conversation 003-035

TapeTape 3StartWednesday, May 12, 1971 at 5:52 PMEndWednesday, May 12, 1971 at 5:52 PMTape start time00:39:55Tape end time00:40:07ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to coordinate a follow-up communication with Congressman John W. Byrnes of Wisconsin. Upon learning that the Congressman was traveling home, the President instructed the operator to leave a message at Byrnes's residence. This exchange served as a logistical effort to facilitate a pending political conversation.

John W. ByrneslogisticsWhite House communicationsCongress

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NARA Description

On May 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 5:52 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-035 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 003-035

Date: May 12, 1971
Time: 5:52 pm

Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator talked with the President.

[See Conversation No. 499-002/498-001H]

     John W. Byrnes
          -Location
          -Return call

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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I find that Congressman John Burns of Wisconsin is en route home.

Should I leave word at the residence?

Yes, you can call.

All right, sir.

Thank you.

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