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Conversation 038-078

TapeTape 38StartMonday, April 16, 1973 at 8:45 PMEndMonday, April 16, 1973 at 8:45 PMParticipantsWhite House operator;  Nixon, Richard M. (President)Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to determine the whereabouts of John D. Ehrlichman. Upon learning that Ehrlichman was unavailable while picking up his son, Nixon instructed the operator to notify him once Ehrlichman returned. This brief exchange highlights the President's ongoing efforts to maintain communication with his inner circle during the unfolding Watergate scandal.

John D. EhrlichmanWhite House communicationsWatergate scandalPresidential scheduling
AudioNARA Description

On April 16, 1973, White House operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at 8:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 038-078 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 38-78

Date: April 16, 1973
Time: 8:45 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The White House operator talked with the President.
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                                                             Conversation No. 38-78 (cont’d)

     John D. Ehrlichman’s location

[There is no Conversation No. 38-79]
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Hello?
Mr. President...
He's on page two?
No, he's out picking up his son.
He expected back in a few minutes.
Okay, give me a call when I get back.
Thank you.
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