President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to be connected with his Assistant for Domestic Affairs, John D. Ehrlichman. The brief exchange serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and a key advisor. No substantive policy discussions occur during this short administrative interaction.
On April 9, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:07 pm and 8:21 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 044-116 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 044-116
Date: April 9, 1973
Time: Unknown between 8:07 pm and 8:21 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Call to John D. EhrlichmanThis transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.