President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the whereabouts of John D. Ehrlichman. The President confirmed he had already spoken with George P. Shultz regarding his inquiries. The exchange served as a brief administrative coordination effort to facilitate further executive communications.
On May 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:34 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-056 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 003-056
Date: May 17, 1971
Time: 7:34 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator talked with the President.
John D. Ehrlichman's location
Call to George P. ShultzThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.