President Nixon initiates a call to Attorney General John N. Mitchell through the White House operator to facilitate a direct communication. The brief exchange serves as a logistical bridge to connect the President with his Attorney General for a subsequent discussion. No substantive policy matters are addressed during this initial connection phase.
On June 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:22 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-020 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 6-20 Date: June 29, 1971 Time: 11:22 am Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 530-7A] Call to John N. Mitchell
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