President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the whereabouts of Reverend Billy Graham, who was currently traveling home. The President established protocol for the operator to follow should Graham attempt to contact him during a planned one-hour absence. No significant policy decisions were made, as the exchange focused strictly on scheduling and communication logistics.
On February 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:15 pm and 3:26 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-154 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 43-154 Date: February 21, 1973 Time: Unknown between 3:15 pm and 3:26 pm Location: White House Telephone The White House operator talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 860-8] William F. (“Billy”) Graham’s location The President’s schedule
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