President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a series of telephone calls to several Republican senators, including Edward W. Brooke, Margaret Chase Smith, Clifford P. Case, Clifford P. Hansen, and Mark O. Hatfield. The President aimed to reach these individuals, who were largely occupied with campaign activities in their respective home states, for brief consultations. The operator was tasked with locating and connecting the President to these lawmakers as part of his outgoing communication schedule.
On November 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:00 am and 9:12 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 032-161 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 032-161 Date: November 3, 1972 Time: Unknown between 9:00 am and 9:12 am Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 391-22] Calls -Length -Edward W. Brooke -Massachusetts -Margaret Chase Smith -Maine -Clifford P. Case -Clifford P. Hansen -Wyoming -Mark O. Hatfield -Oregon -List
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