Conversation 034-082

TapeTape 34StartThursday, December 14, 1972 at 3:25 PMEndThursday, December 14, 1972 at 3:29 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon directed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Arthur Krock, a prominent former New York Times columnist. Despite reports that Krock was currently in poor health, Nixon expressed a desire to reach him directly. The President advised the operator to consult his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to secure the necessary contact information to complete the call.

Arthur KrockNew York TimesRose Mary WoodsWhite House operationsJournalist relations

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NARA Description

On December 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:25 pm and 3:29 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 034-082 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 34-82

Date: December 14, 1972
Time: Unknown between 3:25 pm and 3:29 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with the White House operator.

[See Conversation No. 383-5]

       Request for a call to Arthur Krock
            -Health
            -New York Times
            -Rose Mary Woods

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

I'm calling Mr. Arthur Kroc.

He's under the weather, but I think he can probably talk on the phone.

Arthur Kroc?

Arthur Kroc, a member of the New York Times, formerly the New York Times.

All right.

Rosemary, I think, may have this number.

Thank you, sir.

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