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Conversation 008-056

TapeTape 8StartWednesday, September 8, 1971 at 3:08 PMEndWednesday, September 8, 1971 at 7:40 PMTape start time01:46:56Tape end time01:47:09ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a direct call to his personal secretary, Nell Yates. He inquired about her specific location, noting his belief that she was currently situated in the West Wing. The interaction served as a brief administrative request to facilitate communication with a key staff member.

Nell YatesWhite House operationsPresidential communicationAdministrative logistics
AudioNARA Description

On September 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:08 pm and 7:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-056 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 8-56

Date: September 8, 1971
Time: Unknown between 3:08 pm and 7:40 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with the White House operator.

     Request for call to Nellie L. Yates

     Yates’ location
          -West Wing
Transcript (AI-Generated)

This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Could you get me Miss Nell Yates, please, in the, I think she's over in the west wing.
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