President Nixon initiates a brief communication with the White House operator to facilitate a connection with a congressman. The exchange focuses on establishing a line with Congressman John, likely for an urgent legislative or political consultation. This interaction serves as a routine administrative step to manage the President's official outreach and scheduling requirements.
On January 9, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:24 am and 8:28 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 836-001 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 836-1 Date: January 9, 1973 Time: Unknown between 8:24 am and 8:28 am Location: Oval Office The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 35-101]
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