President Nixon instructed the White House operator to contact his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, and direct her to report to his office in the Executive Office Building. This brief administrative communication served to coordinate Nixon's schedule and ensure Woods' immediate presence for assistance. No other policy or political matters were discussed during this short exchange.
On October 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:54 pm and 3:58 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-043 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 12-43
Date: October 21, 1971
Time: Unknown between 3:54 pm and 3:58 pm
Location: White House Telephone
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The President talked with the White House operator.
[See Conversation No. 281-47A]
Rose Mary Woods’ schedule
-Executive Office Building [EOB]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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.