President Nixon initiates a brief administrative request, asking the White House operator to connect him to a specific party. The conversation serves solely as a routine bridge to facilitate a subsequent communication. No substantive policy matters or political discussions were addressed during this short exchange.
On May 16, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:23 am and 10:25 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 919-013 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 919-13
Date: May 16, 1973
Time: Unknown between 10:23 am and 10:25 am
Location: Oval Office
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Conversation No. 919-13 (cont’d)
The President talked with the White House operator.
[See Conversation No. 46-76]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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.