President Nixon directs the White House operator to place a telephone call to Alfred P. Chamie, the National Commander of the American Legion. The brief interaction serves as a logistical bridge to initiate official communication with the organization's leadership. No further substantive policy discussions occur during this exchange.
On March 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 3:36 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 467-031 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 467-31
Date: March 17, 1971
Time: 3:36 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President talked with the White House operator
Call to Al Chamie
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