President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection with George Allen, the head coach of the Washington Redskins. The brief communication was initiated solely to facilitate this personal call. No further substantive policy matters or administrative actions were discussed during the exchange.
On November 14, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:58 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-090 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 14-90
Date: November 14, 1971
Time: 8:58 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Request for a call to George E. AllenThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.