President Nixon instructed the White House operator to close the door to his office, signaling a need for privacy regarding a series of upcoming sensitive discussions. He expressed his intention to consult with numerous individuals on an unspecified but significant matter. This brief exchange served as a preparatory step for the President to conduct private deliberations away from staff interruption.
On February 8, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at 1:49 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 409-019 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 409-19 Date: February 8, 1973 Time: 1:49 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 43-53]
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