President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the whereabouts of Congressman Roger H. Zion for an expected communication. The operator located Zion in Princeton, Indiana, and noted he was scheduled to speak at noon. Nixon instructed the operator to attempt contact if possible, though he acknowledged that reaching the Congressman was not a strict necessity.
On September 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:05 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 009-077 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 9-77 Date: September 18, 1971 Time: 10:05 am Location: White House Telephone The White House operator talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 576-5D] Roger H. Zion's location
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