President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the whereabouts of Robert H. Finch. The operator informed the President that Finch had departed for New York and would not return until the following morning. Nixon inquired if any other staff could assist him in Finch's absence.
On April 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 3:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 042-045 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 42-45 Date: April 15, 1971 Time: 3:44 pm Location: White House Telephone The White House operator talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 249-12] Robert H. Finch's location Call to Donald H. Rumsfeld
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