President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call through the White House operator to contact J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. The exchange serves primarily as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication with his legal counsel. No substantive policy or political discussions occur during this short connection process.
On May 16, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:46 pm and 2:51 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-080 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 46-80 Date: May 16, 1973 Time: Unknown between 2:46 pm and 2:51 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See also Conversation No. 437-8] Telephone call to J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr.
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