President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate urgent communications with his senior staff. He requested that the operator connect him with John D. Ehrlichman while also inquiring about the current whereabouts of Henry A. Kissinger. The operator confirmed these requests and initiated the process to locate both individuals for the President.
On June 4, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:27 pm and 8:56 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 004-045 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 4-45
Date: June 4, 1971
Time: Unknown between 8:27 pm and 8:56 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
President asked to speak with John D. Ehrlichman
Henry A. Kissinger locationThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.