President Nixon coordinates with the White House operator to manage the timing and rollout of an upcoming public announcement. Seeking to avoid a disorganized or premature reaction from press or political associates, he directs that the official release be rescheduled for 4:30 p.m. He further instructs the operator to ensure key figures, specifically Jerry Ford, are aligned with the administration's messaging before the information is made public.
On November 12, 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 10:06 am and 12:10 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 297-025 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 297-25 Date: November 12, 1971 Time: Unknown between 10:06 am and 12:10 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 14-82]
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