President Nixon consulted with the White House operator regarding an unspecified matter that elicited a strong expression of disbelief. The brief exchange reflects the President's immediate frustration, though the specific subject of his inquiry remains undocumented. This interaction serves as a functional communication regarding administrative or logistical support within the Executive Office Building.
On January 31, 1973, 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 10:06 am and 10:10 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 403-016 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 403-16 Date: January 31, 1973 Time: Unknown between 10:06 am and 10:10 am Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 43-5]
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