President Nixon instructed the White House operator to coordinate communication with two key legislators. He sought a return call from Senator John O. Pastore once he arrived at his office from the airport, while also initiating a call to Congressman Craig Hosmer. These exchanges were intended to facilitate high-level legislative outreach by the President.
On June 4, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:14 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 004-026 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 4-26 Date: June 4, 1971 Time: 11:14 am Location: White House Telephone The White House operator talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 512-8] Senator John O. Pastore's location Asked to speak with Congressman Craig Hosmer
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