President Nixon instructed the White House operator to contact Louise H. Dagney, the secretary for Congressman Orval H. Hansen, regarding an urgent matter. Although the operator initially reported that Hansen was traveling and unreachable until the 10th, the President insisted on bypassing the Congressman to speak directly with his secretary. This exchange reflects the President's immediate need to relay information or seek assistance through the Congressman's office staff.
On August 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:21 pm and 12:23 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-071 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 7-71 Date: August 6, 1971 Time: Unknown between 12:21 pm and 12:23 pm Location: White House Telephone The White House operator talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 556-19A] Orval H. Hansen's location Request to talk with Hansen's secretary, Louise H. Dagney
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