President Nixon instructed the White House operator to connect him with Leonard Goldenson, the head of ABC, despite being informed that Goldenson was currently hospitalized for a medical checkup. Nixon confirmed his intent to proceed with the call regardless of Goldenson's location. The operator agreed to facilitate the connection to the hospital.
On May 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:07 pm and 9:14 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-160 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 003-160
Date: May 27, 1971
Time: Unknown between 9:07 pm and 9:14 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator talked with the President.
Leonard H. Goldenson
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