President Nixon initiated a telephone call to request a connection with Congressman Gerald R. Ford. This brief exchange served as an administrative bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and the House Minority Leader. No further substantive discussion occurred during this recording segment.
On May 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:19 am and 11:50 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-079 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 3-79
Date: May 20, 1971
Time: Unknown between 8:19 am and 11:50 am
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Call to Gerald R. Ford
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(rev. 9/08)This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.