President Nixon attempted to reach George H. W. Bush via telephone to discuss an unspecified matter. After the operator informed him that Bush was occupied at a press conference in Florida, the President decided not to pursue an immediate connection. Nixon instructed the operator to hold off on further attempts, indicating that the call was not urgent.
On February 23, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 3:18 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-188 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 43-188 Date: February 23, 1973 Time: 3:18 pm Location: White House Telephone The White House operator talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 413-10] Unsuccessful attempt to reach George H. W. Bush -108- NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM (rev. Aug.-08)
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