President Nixon attempted to initiate an outgoing telephone call that failed to reach the intended party. The recording captures brief administrative interaction with an unknown individual, likely a White House operator, regarding the unsuccessful connection attempt. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occurred during this brief exchange.
On December 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:24 am and 9:37 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-133 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 16-133 Date: December 6, 1971 Time: Unknown between 9:24 am and 9:37 am Location: White House Telephone The President attempted to make a telephone call; the call was not completed. The President can be heard talking with an unknown person. ****************************************************************************** [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 06/17/2019. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [016-133-w001] [Duration: 5s] ******************************************************************************
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