Conversation 043-131

TapeTape 43StartTuesday, February 20, 1973 at 7:54 PMEndTuesday, February 20, 1973 at 8:21 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon consulted the White House operator regarding a failed attempt to reach Julie Nixon Eisenhower and David Eisenhower, who were unavailable for the evening. After deciding to defer his conversation with his daughter until the following day, the President directed the operator to initiate a call to Reverend Billy Graham. This brief exchange highlights the President’s management of personal and professional communications through the White House staff.

Julie Nixon EisenhowerDavid EisenhowerBilly GrahamWhite House communicationsPresidential scheduling

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NARA Description

On February 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:54 pm and 8:21 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-131 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 43-131

Date: February 20, 1973
Time: Unknown between 7:54 pm and 8:21 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with the White House operator.

       Unsuccessful attempt to reach Julie Nixon Eisenhower and [Dwight] David Eisenhower,
       II

       Request for a call to William F. (“Billy”) Graham

[There is no Conversation No. 43-132.]

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Mr. President, I find that Julie and David have gone out to dinner, and then they're going on to a play, but the agent said he could get word to them.

No, I'll talk to her tomorrow.

Would you try Dr. Billy Graham, please?

Yes, sir.

Thank you.

Uh-huh.

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