President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a call to J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. to discuss legal or administrative matters. He specifically directed that Buzhardt should not be contacted if he was currently at the Capitol, requesting that the operator verify his presence in his office first. This exchange highlights the logistical coordination required for Nixon to communicate with his legal team during the height of the Watergate investigations.
On June 19, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at 3:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-017 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 41-17 Date: June 19, 1973 Time: 3:00 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See also Conversation No. 447-23] Request for a telephone call -J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. -Buzhardt’s location
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