Conversation 007-165

TapeTape 7StartSunday, August 15, 1971 at 10:23 PMEndSunday, August 15, 1971 at 10:23 PMTape start time04:59:15Tape end time04:59:22ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

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.

Clifford M. HardinWhite House communicationspresidential schedulingadministrative coordination

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.

Conversation 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. Hardin

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Yes, sir.
Yes, Dr. Harding.
I'm trying to get it now, sir.
Hello.