President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate communication with members of his administration regarding scheduling conflicts. After failing to reach George W. Romney, who was reportedly traveling in Canada, Nixon requested that the operator connect him with Secretary of Transportation John A. Volpe instead. The brief exchange highlights the administrative logistics involved in managing the President's internal communications and cabinet scheduling.
On July 1, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:12 am and 11:25 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 026-034 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 26-34 Date: July 1, 1972 Time: Unknown between 11:12 and 11:25 am Location: White House Telephone The White House operator talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 746-13] Unable to reach George W. Romney Romney's schedule -Canada The President requested John A. Volpe
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