Conversation 007-044

TapeTape 7StartMonday, August 2, 1971 at 9:45 AMEndMonday, August 2, 1971 at 12:00 PMTape start time02:05:46Tape end time02:05:55ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an urgent communication with Senator Carl T. Curtis. After learning that the Senator was currently occupied in a finance committee meeting, the President instructed the operator to ensure a return call was placed within five minutes. This interaction reflects the administrative process used by the President to manage high-priority legislative outreach.

Carl T. CurtisWhite House operationslegislative communicationSenate Finance Committee

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NARA Description

On August 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:45 am and 12:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-044 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 7-44

Date: August 2, 1971
Time: Unknown between 9:45 am and 12:00 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator talked with the President.

[See Conversation No. 553-6B]

     Carl T. Curtis’ location

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Hello?

Mr. President, I find he's in a finance committee.

They could have him return the call within five minutes.

Fine, fine.

Thank you, sir.

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