President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine if he should contact John D. Ehrlichman, who was currently attending a meeting at the U.S. News and World Report offices. After confirming Ehrlichman's availability, Nixon decided against interrupting him. Consequently, no call was placed, and the President instructed the operator not to leave a message.
On January 31, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:03 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-212 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 43-212
Date: January 31, 1973
Time: 10:03 am
Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator spoke with the President.
John D. Ehrlichman’s location
-US News and World Report
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