President Nixon attempted to reach Congressman Gerald R. Ford via the White House operator but was unsuccessful because Ford was reportedly on the House floor. After being updated on the operator's status, Nixon decided to abandon the attempt and instructed the operator to hold off on further efforts. The President concluded the call by stating he would try to contact Ford later.
On April 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 12:11 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 044-126 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 44-126 Date: April 10, 1973 Time: 12:11 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See also Conversation No. 426-32] President's call to Gerald R. Ford
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