President Nixon directs the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Vito Marzullo, a prominent Chicago political figure. The President briefly characterizes Marzullo as an 'all-arounder' to provide context for the request. This interaction serves as the administrative bridge for the President to initiate contact with a local Democratic operative.
On July 25, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:17 pm and 5:19 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 753-004 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No.753-4 Date: July 25, 1972 Time: Unknown between 5:17 pm and 5:19 pm Location: Oval Office The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 27-52]
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