President Nixon directs the White House operator to place an urgent telephone call to J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr., his special counsel handling legal matters related to the Watergate investigation. The brief exchange serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication with Buzhardt regarding ongoing legal defense strategies. No substantive discussion occurs during this initial connection request, as the President is merely establishing the line.
On May 16, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:48 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-074 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 46-74 Date: May 16, 1973 Time: 9:48 am Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See also Conversation No. 919-8] Telephone call to J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr.
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