President Nixon initiates a brief telephonic request to the White House operator to be connected with Attorney General John N. Mitchell. The conversation serves as an administrative bridge to facilitate direct communication with the Attorney General. No substantive policy matters are discussed, as the interaction is limited to placing the call.
On December 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 3:39 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-054 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 16-54 Date: December 8, 1971 Time: 3:39 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 307-19] Request for a call to John N. Mitchell
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