President Nixon initiates a telephone call through the White House operator to reach his legal counsel, J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. The brief exchange serves as a logistical bridge to connect the President with his attorney amidst the unfolding Watergate investigations. No substantive policy matters are discussed, as the interaction is limited to facilitating this official communication.
On May 17, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:06 pm and 3:11 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-097 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 46-97 Date: May 17, 1973 Time: Unknown between 3:06 pm and 3:11 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See also Conversation No. 438-14] Telephone call to J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr.
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