President Nixon communicated briefly with a White House operator to facilitate an incoming telephone call from economist Pierre Rinfret. The conversation served primarily as an administrative bridge to manage incoming communications late in the evening. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this exchange.
On August 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:14 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-145 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 7-145
Date: August 15, 1971
Time: 11:14 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator talked with the President.
Call from Pierre RinfretThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.