President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a call to First Lady Pat Nixon to discuss her current schedule. Upon learning she was already on another line, the President opted not to interrupt her conversation. No further action was taken, as Nixon instructed the operator that there was no urgency regarding the request.
On March 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:19 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-136 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 20-136 Date: March 1, 1972 Time: 11:19 am Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 676-16] Request for a call to Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon Mrs. Nixon’s schedule
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