President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate communication with specific legislators. The discussion centered on arranging outreach or coordination involving Congresswoman Edith Green of Oregon and Senator Barry Goldwater. The interaction served as a brief administrative step to connect the President with these key political figures.
On May 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:40 am and 10:46 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 495-002 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 495-2 Date: May 7, 1971 Time: Unknown between 10:40 am and 10:46 am Location: Oval Office The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 2-114]
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