President Nixon instructed the White House operator to initiate a telephone call to entertainer Sammy Davis Jr. The President expressed uncertainty regarding Davis's current location, noting he was likely in Las Vegas, but directed the operator to track him down. This request serves as an administrative effort to facilitate direct communication between the President and a notable public figure.
On October 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:45 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 031-116 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 31-116 Date: October 18, 1972 Time: 11:45 am Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 803-8] Request for a call to Sammy Davis, Jr. (rev. Oct-06) -Location
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