Conversation 042-066

TapeTape 42StartWednesday, April 28, 1971 at 3:57 PMEndWednesday, April 28, 1971 at 4:33 PMTape start time01:31:32Tape end time01:31:44ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon initiates a brief exchange with the White House operator after confusion regarding an incoming telephone call to his line. The operator clarifies that the console had not actually signaled the President's phone, revealing a technical misunderstanding regarding the connectivity of the line. No further policy or administrative actions were taken during this short administrative interaction.

White House communicationstelephonyadministrative logisticsNixon administration

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NARA Description

On April 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:57 pm and 4:33 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 042-066 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 42-66

Date: April 28, 1971
Time: Unknown between 3:57 pm and 4:33 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with the White House operator.

     Call to the President

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Yes, Mr. President.

Would you call me?

One moment.

We didn't ring this phone, sir.

Oh, I see.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

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