President Nixon coordinated with the White House operator regarding the management of incoming telephone calls. The discussion centered on handling a high volume of traffic, with the operator confirming that calls were being held back to prevent a backlog. The President authorized the operator to continue managing the queue as necessary to ensure efficient communication flow.
On October 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 4:45 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 799-028 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 799-28 Date: October 16, 1972 Time: 4:45 pm Location: Oval Office The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 31-69] (rev. Nov-03)
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