President Nixon directs the White House operator to place an urgent call to Ambassador Walter Annenberg in London. The brief administrative exchange focuses on establishing direct communication with the U.S. embassy. This interaction reflects the President's immediate need to consult with his diplomatic representative regarding ongoing foreign policy matters.
On November 3, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 12:16 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 301-008 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 301-8 Date: November 3, 1971 Time: 12:16 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 13-97]
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