President Nixon interacts with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call to an unidentified party. During the brief exchange, Nixon confirms his intent to review specific reading materials rather than requiring additional assistance or briefing. This recording captures a routine logistical moment in the President's administrative workflow.
On September 22, 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 6:25 pm and 6:31 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 279-038 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 279-38
Date: September 22, 1971
Time: Unknown between 6:25 pm and 6:31 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with the White House operator [?]
The President's call to an unknown personThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.