President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a direct call to California Governor Ronald Reagan. The brief exchange served as a logistical step to initiate a conversation between the two leaders. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this connection phase.
On June 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:17 pm and 4:38 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 004-101 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 4-101
Date: June 9, 1971
Time: Unknown between 4:17 pm and 4:38 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Asked to speak with Ronald W. ReaganThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.