President Nixon held a brief, informal interaction with the White House operator while concluding a session with other unidentified individuals. The exchange serves as a transition moment within the Oval Office as the President prepares to depart or conclude his current business. No substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions are recorded during this brief recording.
On March 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:01 pm and 12:10 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 688-008 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 688-8 Date: March 18, 1972 Time: Unknown between 12:01 pm and 12:10 pm Location: Oval Office The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 21-108]
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