President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the location and availability of Secretary of State William P. Rogers. Upon learning that Rogers was still attending a hearing and remained unreachable, the President requested that a message be left for his secretary. Nixon subsequently directed the operator to reschedule his follow-up call for 3:00 p.m. due to his own impending departure for the Capitol.
On April 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:28 pm and 12:31 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 023-004 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 23-4
Date: April 17, 1972
Time: Unknown between 12:28 and 12:31 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator talked with the President.
William P. Rogers's location
-Return call
-The President's trip to Capitol
-Message for secretaryThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.