President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to Congressman Lamar Baker of Tennessee. The President inquired about the Congressman's current availability, noting a possibility that he had returned from the desert. The brief interaction concluded with the operator proceeding to initiate the requested connection.
On March 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:44 pm and 3:48 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 467-037 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 467-37
Date: March 17, 1971
Time: Unknown between 3:44 pm and 3:48 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President talked with the White House operator
Call to LaMar Baker
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(rev. 9/08)This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.