Conversation 040-016

TapeTape 40StartMonday, June 11, 1973 at 8:50 PMEndMonday, June 11, 1973 at 8:50 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a call to J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. The President specified that the connection should only be made if Buzhardt was available and alone, rather than currently occupied with guests or dinner. This request reflects the high level of discretion required by the President when coordinating with his legal counsel during the ongoing Watergate investigations.

J. Fred BuzhardtPresidential communicationsLegal counselWhite House operations

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NARA Description

On June 11, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:50 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 040-016 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 40-16

Date: June 11, 1973
Time: 8:50 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with the White House operator.

     Request for telephone call
          -J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr.

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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I'd like to...

Yes, sir?

I'd like to talk to Mr. Bussard, but not if he's at dinner or with some people, just if he's by himself.

All right, sir.

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