President Nixon initiated a brief interaction with the White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection. No substantive policy discussions or decision-making processes occurred during this short exchange, as it served strictly as a logistical step to place an outgoing call. The conversation concluded immediately upon the operator acknowledging the request.
On October 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 2:41 pm and 2:50 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 375-018 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 375-18
Date: October 26, 1972
Time: Unknown between 2:41 pm and 2:50 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
(rev. Oct-06)
The President talked with the White House operator.
[See Conversation No. 32-56]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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.