Conversation 854-013

TapeTape 854StartTuesday, February 13, 1973 at 9:15 AMEndTuesday, February 13, 1973 at 9:34 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceOval Office

President Nixon directs the White House operator to place a phone call to Mrs. James Mulligan, the wife of a recently returned Navy captain. The purpose of the request is to facilitate a conversation with the spouse of a returning service member. This interaction highlights the President's personal involvement in outreach efforts regarding military personnel returning from duty.

Presidential outreachNavyVietnam WarPOW/MIAWhite House operations

On February 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:15 am and 9:34 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 854-013 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 854-13

Date: February 13, 1973
Time: Unknown between 9:15 am and 9:34 am
Location: Oval Office

The President talked with the White House operator.

[See Conversation No. 43-61]

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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'd like to talk now to Mrs. James Mulligan.
She's the wife of the captain of the Navy who was back yesterday.
And you've got the name on it.
And I see it in the address.
Thank you.