President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to address a malfunctioning telephone ringer in his office. The discussion focused on confirming whether the operator was intentionally signaling him and establishing a protocol for handling future calls. Nixon ultimately decided to leave the ringer active to ensure he would be alerted to incoming communications.
On July 26, 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 8:06 am and 9:01 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 350-032 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 350-32
Date: July 26, 1972
Time: Unknown between 8:06 am and 9:01 am
Location: Old Executive Office Building
The President talked with the White House operator.
Telephone ringer problem
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