President Nixon initiates a brief inquiry with the White House operator to determine his current location. The interaction serves as a routine administrative check, confirming the President’s presence within the Old Executive Office Building. No further policy matters or significant executive actions were discussed during this brief exchange.
On April 20, 1972, 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 2:48 pm and 3:08 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 332-018 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 332-18
Date: April 20, 1972
Time: Unknown between 2:48 pm and 3:08 pm
Location: Old Executive Office Building
The President talked with the White House operator.
[See Conversation No. 23-53]This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.