Conversation 017-077

TapeTape 17StartSaturday, December 25, 1971 at 10:55 AMEndSaturday, December 25, 1971 at 11:02 AMTape start time03:03:01Tape end time03:03:29ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a personal long-distance telephone call to Michael Lauer, an 18-year-old resident of Beloit, Wisconsin. Nixon provided the operator with the specific address for Lauer's residence to assist in locating the correct phone number. The interaction served as a logistical request to facilitate direct communication with a private citizen.

Presidential communicationsWhite House operationsMichael LauerPersonal outreachLogistics

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NARA Description

On December 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:55 am and 11:02 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-077 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 17-77

Date: December 25, 1971
Time: Unknown between 10:55 am and 11:02 am
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with the White House operator.

     Request for a call to Michael Lauer

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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I'd like to place a call to a Mr. Michael Lauer, L-A-U-E-R. That's 1960 Crane Avenue, Beloit, Wisconsin.

He's an 18-year-old, so it may not be in his name, but they'll probably have the number.

Thank you.

Beloit, Wisconsin.

Beloit.

Yes, thank you.

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