Ralph Shields and a caller identified as Terry coordinate a food or beverage delivery to the White House. This brief interaction functions strictly as an administrative arrangement for staff refreshments. No policy matters or substantive political business are discussed during the exchange.
On April 15, 1971, unknown person(s), White House operator, and Ralph Shields talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:42 am and 3:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 042-042 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 42-42
Date: April 15, 1971
Time: Unknown between 8:42 am and 3:15 pm
Location: White House Telephone
Terry [Surname unknown] talked with the White House operator.
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[Previous non-historical (H) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 07/24/2018. Segment
cleared for release.]
[Non-historical Returnable]
[042-042-w001]
[Duration: 27s]
Call to 280
Terry [Surname unknown] talked with Ralph Shields at an unknown time between 8:42 am and
3:15 pm
Refreshment and Meal order
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