Conversation 799-033

TapeTape 799StartMonday, October 16, 1972 at 4:52 PMEndMonday, October 16, 1972 at 4:53 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Townsley, JosephRecording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon met briefly with Joseph Townsley to discuss logistical frustrations regarding outgoing telephone communications and the efficiency of the White House switchboard. The conversation centers on the President's desire for improved responsiveness from his staff, specifically regarding instructions previously given to Lacey. The interaction highlights the administrative challenges and pressures Nixon faced in managing his immediate communications workflow during this period.

White House administrationCommunicationsStaff managementPresidential scheduleLogistics

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NARA Description

On October 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Joseph Townsley met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:52 pm to 4:53 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 799-033 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 799-33

Date: October 16, 1972
Time: 4:52 pm - 4:53 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President talked with Joseph Townsley.

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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 12/12/2022.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]
[799-033-w001]
[Duration: 1m 3s]

[See Conversation No. 031-072-w001]

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Transcript (AI-Generated)

This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.

I think what they are doing is creating a life that they should call and place an action on, because I, you know, I, uh, I think they just don't want to.

You told, you wanted to.

Yes, sir, I told Lacey to call.

Lacey will let them wait if necessary.

If I can get a phone right from here, I'll get a better response.

Yes, Mr. Dean, well, I already came in with the president's calls.

They've only come through before, so far as present.

I think it's just for the recording, just for the recording.

I've got to get on with this.

I have to move faster.

Seriously.

I can't go.

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