President Nixon initiates a brief, informal communication with the White House operator following his recent return from Texas. The discussion touches upon the President's demanding schedule and reflects on the passing of FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover. Nixon notes the challenging nature of current political affairs and mentions a planned future meeting with the operator's associates.
On May 3, 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 3:34 pm and 3:43 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 335-018 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 335-18
(rev. Nov-01)
Date: May 3, 1972
Time: Unknown between 3:35 and 3:43 pm.
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with the White House operator.
[See Conversation No. 23-139]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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.