President Nixon initiates a call to Congressman Gerald R. Ford through the White House operator. This brief exchange serves as the administrative bridge to connect the President with Ford for further discussion. No substantive policy matters are addressed in this short operator-assisted request.
On April 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:59 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 042-008 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 42-8 Date: April 6, 1971 Time: 9:59 am Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 245-4] Call to Gerald R. Ford
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