Conversation 045-154

TapeTape 45StartWednesday, May 2, 1973 at 9:03 PMEndWednesday, May 2, 1973 at 9:03 PMParticipantsWhite House operator; Nixon, Richard M. (President)Recording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon attempted to reach Attorney General Richard G. Kleindienst via telephone, but the White House operator was unable to connect the call to the Attorney General's residence. After being informed of the unsuccessful attempt, Nixon decided to postpone the outreach until the following day. No further action was taken during this brief exchange.

Richard G. KleindienstPresidential communicationSchedulingWhite House operations

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NARA Description

On May 2, 1973, White House operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at 9:03 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 045-154 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 45-154

Date: May 2, 1973
Time: 9:03 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The White House operator talked to the President.

     Telephone call to Richard G. Kleindienst
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                   NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

                                      (rev. October-2012)

Transcript (AI-Generated)

This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Hello?

I'm not getting an answer at Mr. Cline Dean's residence.

Do you want me to keep trying?

I'll try it tomorrow, thank you.

Thank you.

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