Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 44 › Conversation 044-126

Nixon phone call with an unidentified caller on Gerald R. Ford

Tuesday, April 10, 1973 · 12:11 PM ET · White House Telephone · 16 sec

ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); White House operatorConversation044-126 on Tape 44StartTuesday, April 10, 1973 at 12:11 PMEndTuesday, April 10, 1973 at 12:11 PMRecording deviceWhite House TelephoneSourceNixon Library record for 044-126 ↗

AI Summary

President Nixon attempted to reach Congressman Gerald R. Ford via the White House operator but was unsuccessful because Ford was reportedly on the House floor. After being updated on the operator's status, Nixon decided to abandon the attempt and instructed the operator to hold off on further efforts. The President concluded the call by stating he would try to contact Ford later.

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Mr. President.

I called Congressman Ford.

You weren't able to reach him yet.

They think he's still on the House floor and they want to check in.

Let it go.

I'll call him later.

I have to step out for a while.

All right, sir.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

NARA Description

On April 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 12:11 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 044-126 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 044-126

Date: April 10, 1973
Time: 12:11 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with the White House operator.

[See also Conversation No. 426-32]

       President's call to Gerald R. Ford

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Cite this conversation

Conversation 044-126, April 10, 1973. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/044-126 (accessed October 5, 2026).