Conversation 866-006

TapeTape 866StartThursday, March 1, 1973 at 10:51 AMEndThursday, March 1, 1973 at 10:51 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); White House operatorRecording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to William L. White, who was reportedly ill at his residence in Emporia, Kansas. The brief exchange focused on coordinating the logistics of reaching White despite his poor health. The President confirmed his readiness to speak once the connection was established.

William L. WhiteTelephone communicationLogisticsPresidential correspondence

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NARA Description

On March 1, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 10:51 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 866-006 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 866-6

Date: March 1, 1973
Time: 10:51 am
Location: Oval Office

The President talked with the White House operator.

[See Conversation No. 37-15]
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Transcript (AI-Generated)

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He was driving Mr. William L. White in Emporia, Kansas.

He's ill, but I think he can talk on the phone.

Thank you.

He's over.

Let's be ready.

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