President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a phone call, specifically requesting assistance in connecting with George Romney. The brief exchange focused on verifying the correct spelling of the name to ensure the operator could reach the intended party. No broader policy discussions or significant political decisions occurred during this interaction.
On July 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:14 pm and 2:39 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 264-009 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 264-009 Date: July 21, 1971 Time: Unknown between 1:14 pm and 2:39 pm Location: Old Executive Office Building The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 6-171]
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