President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. This brief communication served as a logistical step to facilitate direct contact between the President and a key member of his staff. No further substantive policy matters or decisions were discussed during this brief exchange.
On October 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:30 pm and 10:31 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 031-025 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 31-25
Date: October 8, 1972
Time: Unknown between 10:30 pm and 10:31 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Request for a call to Rose Mary WoodsThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.