President Nixon initiates a routine telephone connection through the White House operator to speak with First Lady Pat Nixon. The call serves as a brief personal communication between the President and his wife. No substantive policy matters or administrative developments are discussed during this brief exchange.
On May 17, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:43 pm and 3:53 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-099 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 46-99 Date: May 17, 1973 Time: Unknown between 3:43 pm and 3:53 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See also Conversation No. 438-17] Telephone call to Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon
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