President Nixon attempted to reach George T. Bell via telephone, but the connection was unsuccessful due to Bell's declining health. The White House operator relayed information from Bell’s nurse, explaining that Bell was too weak to participate in a conversation. Nixon acknowledged the situation and accepted that a call would not be possible at that time.
On March 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:41 am and 11:43 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 037-031 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 37-31 Date: March 2, 1973 Time: Unknown between 11:41 am-11:43 am Location: White House Telephone The White House operator talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 867-5] George T. Bell -Location -Health -Nurse [Pause]
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