President Nixon initiates a call to Speaker of the House Carl B. Albert through the White House operator. The primary objective is to establish direct communication with the Speaker for pending legislative or political discussions. This brief exchange serves as a logistical step to facilitate the connection between the President and the House leadership.
On February 22, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:25 pm and 2:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-170 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 43-170 Date: February 22, 1973 Time: Unknown between 2:25 pm and 2 45 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 411-17] Request for a call to Carl B. Albert
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