President Nixon directed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Herbert G. Klein, then serving as the Director of Communications for the Executive Branch. The brief interaction served as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and a key member of his administration. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this initial exchange.
On May 14, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:33 pm and 9:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-048 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 46-48
Date: May 14, 1973
Time: Unknown between 9:33 pm and 9:40 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Telephone call to Herbert G. KleinThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.