President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. The brief exchange focused on establishing a connection with a specific, though unidentified, party. No further substantive policy matters were addressed during this transition.
On February 22, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:50 am to 9:51 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 861-001 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 861-1 Date: February 22, 1973 Time: 9:50 am - 9:51 am Location: Oval Office The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 43-162]
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