President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to George P. Shultz, then the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. The exchange served as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and Shultz. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief request for a connection.
On June 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:51 pm and 4:04 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 004-098 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 4-98
Date: June 9, 1971
Time: Unknown between 3:51 pm and 4:04 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.