President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his speechwriter, William L. Safire. The interaction served as a logistical request to initiate direct communication with a key staff member. No further substantive policy matters were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
On August 15, 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 5:43 pm and 7:14 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 273-040 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 273-40
Date: August 15, 1971
Time: Unknown between 5:43 and 7:14 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with the White House operator.
Requested a call to William L. SafireThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.