President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call to Edward Swain. The brief exchange focused on securing the specific telephone number for Swain. This administrative interaction highlights the routine logistical procedures required for the President to place direct external communications.
On October 24, 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 4:02 pm and 4:04 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 373-018 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 373-18
Date: October 24, 1972
Time: Unknown between 4:02 pm and 4:04 pm
(rev. Nov-03)
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with the White House operator.
[See Conversation No. 32-24]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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.