President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Secretary of Agriculture Clifford M. Hardin. The interaction served as a logistical bridge to initiate official communication between the President and the Secretary. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief request for assistance.
On August 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:23 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-165 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 7-165
Date: August 15, 1971
Time: 10:23 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Call from Clifford M. HardinThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.