President Nixon directed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Congressman Gerald R. Ford. The operator noted that Ford was likely on the House floor but suggested he could be retrieved for the call. This exchange served as a logistical attempt by the President to initiate direct communication with the House Minority Leader.
On June 6, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:51 pm and 4:56 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-119 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 39-119 Date: June 6, 1973 Time: Unknown between 4:51 pm and 4:56 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See also Conversation No. 443-26] Request for telephone call to Gerald R. Ford -97- NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM (rev. February-2011)
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