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Conversation 026-015

TapeTape 26StartTuesday, June 27, 1972 at 2:36 PMEndTuesday, June 27, 1972 at 3:11 PMTape start time00:14:57Tape end time00:15:02ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to verify the spelling of former Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jim Konstanty's name. The President's inquiry was prompted by his intent to place a telephone call to Reverend Billy Graham. This brief exchange served as a preparatory step for the President's upcoming personal communication.

Jim KonstantyBilly GrahamPresidential correspondencePhiladelphia Phillies
AudioNARA Description

On June 27, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:36 pm and 3:11 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 026-015 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 26-15

Date: June 27, 1972
Time: Unknown between 2:36 and 3:11 pm
Location: White House Telephone

                                        (rev. Jan-02)

The President talked with the White House operator.

[See Conversation No. 344-28]

     Request for a call to William F. (“Billy”) Graham
Transcript (AI-Generated)

This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

uh ron yes sir uh you uh jim constanti you remember him do you spell his name with a c or k remember the great philadelphia phillys pitcher won 20 games one year the year that's right i think with a c but i want to double you better check that let me double check that right hello
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