President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to locate Nancy Hanks, the Chair of the National Endowment for the Arts. After being informed that she was visiting the National Collection of Fine Arts, the President decided against attempting to reach her at that location or her home. No further actions were taken, and the brief inquiry concluded without a connection being made.
On May 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:10 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-147 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 3-147 Date: May 26, 1971 Time: 7:10 pm Location: White House Telephone The White House operator talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 253-38] Nancy Hanks’ location
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