President Nixon initiates a phone call to request a conversation with political commentator Walter Lippmann. During the exchange with the White House operator, the President acknowledges reports of Lippmann’s recent health struggles, specifically noting a heart condition. The operator confirms the request, proceeding to facilitate the contact despite the journalist’s precarious medical status.
On March 28, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:56 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 044-040 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 44-040 Date: March 28, 1973 Time: 10:56 am Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See also Conversation No. 421-27] Call to Walter Lippman
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