President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The brief exchange focused on establishing a telephonic connection. No policy matters or significant strategic decisions were addressed during this administrative interaction.
On March 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:45 am and 8:51 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 470-001 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 470-1 Date: March 19, 1971 Time: Unknown between 8:45 am and 8:51 am Location: Oval Office The President talked with the White House operator
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