Conversation 008-021

TapeTape 8StartMonday, August 16, 1971 at 9:39 PMEndMonday, August 16, 1971 at 9:40 PMTape start time00:33:30Tape end time00:33:39ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to speechwriter William L. Safire. The brief interaction served as a logistical bridge to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and his advisor. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this request.

William L. SafireWhite House operationsPresidential communication

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NARA Description

On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone from 9:39 pm to 9:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-021 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 8-21

Date: August 16, 1971
Time: 9:39 pm - 9:40 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with the White House operator.

     Request for call to William L. Safire

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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