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Conversation 015-045

TapeTape 15StartThursday, November 18, 1971 at 5:30 PMEndThursday, November 18, 1971 at 5:57 PMTape start time01:01:25Tape end time01:01:31ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon initiates a brief telephone communication through the White House operator to contact Alexander P. Butterfield. The primary purpose of the call is to establish a connection with the Deputy Assistant to the President. No further policy or administrative matters are addressed during this short exchange.

Alexander P. ButterfieldWhite House communicationsPresidential scheduling
AudioNARA Description

On November 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:30 pm and 5:57 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-045 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 15-45

Date: November 18, 1971
Time: Unknown between 5:30 pm and 5:57 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with the White House operator.

     Request for a call Alexander P. Butterfield
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Yes, please.
Butterfield.
Yes, Mr. President.
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