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Nixon Tapes on White House operations
4,967 conversations · page 4 of 50 · frequently with Nixon, Bull, Haldeman, Butterfield
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a personal telephone call to his daughter, Tricia Nixon. The interaction served as a brief administrative request to connect the President to his family member. No policy matters or significant government business were discussed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection to special counsel Charles W. Colson. The call served as a routine administrative request to bridge communication between the President and one of his key political advisors. No further substantive details regarding the purpose or content of the intended conversation with Colson were captured in this brief exchange.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephonic inquiry with the White House operator to determine the whereabouts of special counsel Charles W. Colson. The exchange serves as a routine administrative request to locate a key staff member for official business. No substantive policy discussions or major decisions occurred during this brief communication.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call through the White House operator to contact Representative Gerald R. Ford. The exchange serves solely as an administrative connection to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and the Congressman. No substantive policy matters are addressed during this brief operational request.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. This brief administrative exchange served solely to initiate communication with a key advisor. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occurred during this brief request for assistance.
President Nixon received a status update from the White House operator regarding the availability of Congressman Gerald R. Ford, who was attending a breakfast meeting. Upon learning that Ford could be reached, the President directed the operator to have Ford return his call in approximately fifteen minutes. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator regarding logistical arrangements for an upcoming medical procedure, including the hospital and attending physicians. He directed the operator to coordinate with General Haig to finalize these details. Additionally, the President briefly touched upon concerns regarding administrative or financial policies that could impact institutional stability.
Alexander P. Butterfield contacted the office of John F. Evans, Jr. to locate him for an urgent query originating from the President. The conversation involved logistics regarding Evans' attendance at a Citizens Committee meeting at the Sheraton-Carlton Hotel and brief internal discussions about scheduling matters. Butterfield ultimately requested that Evans return his call upon becoming available.
President Nixon and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, coordinate their schedules regarding the timing of upcoming clerical work. Woods offers to stay late to finish typing documents, but the President dismisses the suggestion and confirms that no work will be required until the following morning. They conclude the call by agreeing to resume tasks after 10:00 am.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. This brief communication served strictly as a logistical bridge to initiate a direct conversation between the President and his top aide. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were addressed during this exchange.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place outgoing calls to Representative Edith Green and Senator Barry Goldwater. This administrative exchange served to facilitate direct communication between the President and these prominent political figures. The operator proceeded to initiate these connections as requested to support the President's legislative or political outreach efforts.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the whereabouts of Congresswoman Edith Green. The brief exchange served as an administrative effort to locate the representative for further communication. No substantive policy decisions were made during this logistical coordination.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing communication. The interaction focused on the mechanical process of connecting a telephone call. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this brief logistical exchange.
President Richard M. Nixon and Representative Edith Green engaged in a brief telephone conversation to discuss scheduling arrangements. The dialogue focused on coordinating Green's availability for future meetings. The conversation concluded without significant political developments beyond the logistical planning of her calendar.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call to Senator Barry M. Goldwater. This administrative interaction served as a logistical bridge to connect the President with the Senator for a subsequent discussion. No substantive policy matters were addressed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to coordinate a call regarding Senator Barry Goldwater’s schedule. The primary objective was to reach Goldwater’s secretary to confirm the Senator’s current location and availability. The interaction served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and the Senator.
President Nixon interacts with the White House operator to facilitate a personal arrangement regarding a scheduled event. The brief dialogue focuses on the logistics of obtaining a photograph for an upcoming engagement. No major policy decisions or significant administrative actions are addressed during this exchange.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to coordinate the President's upcoming schedule. The primary focus of the brief discussion was arranging a meeting between the President and Herbert G. Klein. The conversation concluded with Bull departing the office two minutes after the meeting began.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call to Charles W. Colson. The brief interaction served strictly as a connection mechanism for the President to reach his special counsel. No substantive policy matters or tactical discussions occurred during this operator-assisted exchange.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Old Executive Office Building. The brief exchange centered on the comfort of the workspace, specifically addressing the temperature and the presence of a cold draft in the office. No substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were recorded during this interaction.
President Nixon initiates a brief request for the White House operator to place an outgoing telephone call. The interaction is administrative in nature, serving solely to facilitate communication with an unidentified third party. No substantive policy discussions or decisions are recorded during this brief exchange.
President Richard M. Nixon met with Andrey Pontier in the Oval Office to discuss management and control concerns within the administration. The conversation centered on the necessity of re-establishing authority and improving operational oversight. No specific policy decisions were finalized, but the discussion emphasized the President's frustration regarding current administrative discipline.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate logistical arrangements for an upcoming meeting with Ronald L. Ziegler. Nixon explicitly instructed Bull to limit the interaction to a brief photo opportunity for press photographers and reporters. The President emphasized a strict fifteen-minute timeframe and explicitly prohibited any conversational engagement during the session.
President Nixon and Alexander P. Butterfield met to review routine administrative paperwork and discuss recent public opinion polling regarding the Vietnam War. They analyzed shifts in approval ratings and the significance of undecided voters in the context of recent war demonstrations. The discussion concluded with a brief review of documents requiring the President’s signature.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection with Special Counsel Charles W. Colson. This brief interaction served solely as an administrative bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and a key advisor. No further substantive discussion or policy decisions were recorded during this brief operator exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. The brief exchange served as an administrative request to facilitate direct communication with a key staff member. No further policy or substantive matters were discussed during this connection.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Richard A. Moore. The interaction served as a routine administrative request to initiate communication with a staff member. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. This brief administrative interaction served as the necessary logistical step to connect the President with one of his key economic advisors. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this exchange, as its sole purpose was to initiate the connection.
President Nixon directed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Richard A. Moore. This interaction served primarily as a logistical step to initiate direct communication with Moore. No further discussion or substantive policy matters were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. This brief communication served solely as an administrative bridge to facilitate the transfer of the call. No further substantive policy matters or discussions were recorded during this interaction.
Secret Service personnel engaged in an informal discussion regarding logistics, scheduling, and site-specific operational protocols. The conversation covered personnel movements, parking arrangements at the Ellipse, and coordination for upcoming work assignments. No significant policy decisions were recorded, as the dialogue focused primarily on administrative and procedural workflow between agents.
President Nixon met briefly with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to facilitate a delivery. The interaction was limited in duration and scope, serving exclusively as a logistical exchange. No substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions were recorded during this brief encounter.
President Nixon met with an unidentified individual in the Oval Office to facilitate the delivery of a specific item to the President. The brief engagement focused on the logistics of this delivery and adjustments to the President’s daily schedule. No further details regarding the nature of the object or broader policy implications were recorded.
President Nixon initiated a call to the White House operator to facilitate a connection with his Assistant for Domestic Affairs, John D. Ehrlichman. The brief exchange served as a logistical step to reach a key advisor regarding ongoing administrative business. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this operator-assisted contact.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, to coordinate the conclusion of his daily activities at the Oval Office. The two discussed plans to depart the workspace and head to the White House residence. This brief interaction served to manage the President's logistics and schedule for the remainder of the evening.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a telephone call to Representative Gerald R. Ford. The brief exchange served strictly as a logistical effort to initiate communication with the Congressman. No substantive policy matters or further developments were recorded during this brief administrative interaction.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a return call to Congressman John J. McFall. After being informed that the Congressman had recently returned home, Nixon directed the operator to leave a message regarding the call. This exchange served as a logistical coordination effort to facilitate communication between the President and the Congressman.
President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to be connected with George P. Shultz. The brief exchange serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. No policy decisions or substantive matters are discussed during this administrative interaction.
President Nixon communicated with a White House operator regarding an attempt to contact George P. Shultz. Upon learning that Shultz was in a staff meeting without immediate phone access, Nixon declined the offer to interrupt the meeting. The President instructed the operator to have Shultz return the call at a later time.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to connect him with Secretary of State William P. Rogers. This brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to initiate a telephone communication with a key cabinet member. No further policy discussions or substantive developments occurred during this brief interaction.
President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to be connected with Congressman Gerald R. Ford. This brief exchange serves strictly as a procedural effort to establish telephonic communication between the President and the House Minority Leader. No substantive policy matters or political strategies were discussed during this initial operator interaction.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone communication through the White House operator. The exchange consisted of unintelligible dialogue, rendering the specific purpose or substance of the call unclear. No substantive policy discussions, decisions, or action items were recorded during this interaction.
President Nixon initiates a call to speechwriter and aide William L. Safire through the White House operator. The brief exchange serves as a request to connect with Safire for a subsequent discussion. No further substantive policy matters or decisions are documented in this brief administrative communication.
President Nixon initiated a call to the White House operator to facilitate a conversation with First Lady Pat Nixon. Following this, he briefly conferred with an unknown individual to express his appreciation for their efforts. The dialogue concluded with formal acknowledgments of gratitude, though the substantive details of the discussion remain largely inaudible or missing from the record.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the location of First Lady Pat Nixon. Upon learning she was at her residence, the President decided against initiating a call at that time. He concluded the brief exchange by informing the operator that he would reach out to her later.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Congressman Gerald R. Ford. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to initiate a direct conversation between the President and the House Minority Leader. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief request.
President Nixon directs the White House operator to place a telephone call to Congressman Leslie C. Arends. This brief administrative interaction serves as a precursor to a legislative outreach effort. No further substantive discussion occurs during this recording.
President Nixon coordinated with the White House operator and H.R. Haldeman to arrange a series of telephone calls to members of Congress. The discussion focused on placing outreach calls to Representatives Frank T. Bow, Edward P. Boland, and John J. McFall. The primary action item was the administrative facilitation of these specific congressional contacts.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to connect him with Secretary of the Treasury John B. Connally. This brief administrative exchange served as the precursor to a subsequent high-level policy consultation between the President and his Treasury Secretary. The call functioned solely as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the two officials.
President Nixon initiates a call to Congressman John W. Byrnes of Wisconsin through the White House operator. The brief exchange serves as a procedural request to establish communication with the Representative. No further policy discussion or substantive deliberation occurs during this short administrative interaction.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call to connect with Roger E. Johnson. The conversation is limited to a direct request for the operator to place the call. No substantive policy discussions or administrative decisions are recorded during this exchange.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator place a telephone call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The operator promptly acknowledged the request to initiate the connection. No further substantive policy or administrative matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, for a brief administrative check-in at the Oval Office. The primary focus of the discussion was reviewing John D. Ehrlichman's upcoming schedule. No significant policy decisions were recorded during this short briefing.
Secret Service agents met with President Nixon in the Oval Office to coordinate logistics regarding his movements to the Cabinet Room. The brief exchange reflects routine security operational discussions between the protective detail and the President. No major policy decisions or significant events occurred during this brief encounter.
This recording captures members of a cleaning crew performing routine maintenance tasks in the Cabinet Room. The audio contains no substantive policy discussions, political deliberations, or official presidential business. As the participants are not identified public officials and the content is non-historical, the segment is primarily classified as administrative noise.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call through the White House operator to contact his aide, Dwight L. Chapin. The exchange serves as a routine administrative request to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and a member of his staff. No further substantive policy matters are addressed in this short communication.
President Nixon consulted with H.R. Haldeman to arrange a telephone call with William M. Magruder regarding his current activities. Upon learning that Magruder was located in the Virgin Islands and already engaged in a separate discussion with Tod R. Hullin, Nixon decided to cancel the request. He ultimately opted to receive a briefing on the situation through his secretary instead of interrupting the ongoing call.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call to connect with Clark MacGregor, who served as the Congressional Liaison for the White House. The conversation consists solely of the President directing the White House operator to place the call, signaling an immediate need for coordination with his legislative affairs team. No substantive policy discussions occur during this brief exchange as the connection is being established.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone call with Clark MacGregor to confirm his current location. The primary purpose of the exchange was to request that MacGregor travel to the White House for an immediate in-person meeting. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief logistical coordination.
President Nixon consulted with Nellie L. Yates to determine the current location of National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. Yates informed the President that Kissinger was at the office of Vice President Spiro T. Agnew. This brief exchange served to facilitate communication between the President and his advisor during the workday.
President Nixon met with Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the scheduling of several upcoming appointments, including meetings for Pat Nixon and John McCowan. The President specifically inquired about the status and personal circumstances of certain guests to ensure appropriate meeting arrangements. The discussion concluded with adjustments to the President's daily agenda to accommodate these interactions.
President Richard M. Nixon and personal aide Stephen B. Bull met briefly in the Oval Office to coordinate administrative logistics. The discussion focused on managing the President's upcoming schedule and coordinating the availability of his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. Following these brief arrangements, the two departed the office to transition the President into a period of rest.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to discuss administrative logistics and the President's upcoming schedule. The conversation specifically addressed a planned meeting with Jacob A. Preus and concerns regarding related press coverage. The discussion concluded quickly as the participants coordinated these routine scheduling and public relations matters.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a telephone call to National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and his advisor. No further substantive discussion was recorded during this specific exchange.
President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the whereabouts of John D. Ehrlichman. The President confirmed he had already spoken with George P. Shultz regarding his inquiries. The exchange served as a brief administrative coordination effort to facilitate further executive communications.
President Nixon met with his aide, Stephen B. Bull, to review and finalize the President’s daily schedule. The brief discussion facilitated the coordination of upcoming appointments and logistical planning for the morning. The meeting concluded immediately following these administrative arrangements, with Bull departing shortly thereafter.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review and coordinate the President's daily schedule. The brief discussion centered on managing the President's upcoming commitments, specifically mentioning a scheduled appointment with his barber. No major policy decisions were made, as the conversation served primarily as a logistical check-in regarding the day's itinerary.
H. R. Haldeman and an unidentified interlocutor briefly discussed logistics regarding a meeting with Secretary of State William P. Rogers scheduled for the following day. The exchange focused on coordinating the arrival of Rogers, potentially involving his pets or associates, to ensure the meeting proceeded as planned. No major policy decisions were reached during this short logistical check-in.
President Nixon inquired with the White House operator regarding the current whereabouts of Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The operator informed the President that Haig had traveled to Annapolis to deliver a speech. No further policy discussions or administrative actions were addressed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. This brief administrative interaction served as the necessary procedural step to connect the President with his Deputy Assistant for National Security Affairs for a subsequent discussion. No further policy or strategic matters were addressed during this initial operator exchange.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull in the Oval Office to conduct brief administrative business. During this short interaction, the President issued a specific request for an item to be retrieved or handled by Bull. The meeting concluded quickly with Bull departing shortly thereafter to carry out the task.
President Nixon held a brief, three-minute meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual. The discussion was limited to logistical matters regarding the President’s daily schedule. No substantial policy decisions or significant developments were recorded during this brief encounter.
President Nixon held a brief, five-minute meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual. The discussion centered on Rose Mary Woods' schedule and logistics. No further substantive policy developments were recorded during this brief exchange.
President Nixon held a brief, two-minute meeting in the Oval Office with an unidentified individual. Due to the extremely short duration of the interaction and the lack of discernable context in the recorded audio, the specific substance of the discussion remains unintelligible. No substantive policy decisions, directives, or significant historical developments were documented in this transcript.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, in the Oval Office for a brief, informal discussion. The interaction focused on personal or household matters rather than substantive policy issues, as evidenced by the extremely short duration of the recording. No major political decisions or official actions were initiated or recorded during this exchange.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to coordinate the scheduling of upcoming meetings with key administration officials. The discussion focused on finalizing arrangements for discussions with National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger and Secretary of Defense Melvin Laird. The primary outcome was the administrative preparation required to facilitate these high-level consultations.
President Nixon consulted with his aide Stephen B. Bull regarding the scheduling of an upcoming meeting with Robert H. Finch and Donald H. Rumsfeld. The President expressed flexibility regarding the timing of the appointment, noting that a meeting the following day would be acceptable if the participants faced scheduling conflicts. Bull was directed to coordinate the arrangements without signaling to the attendees that the President’s schedule was easily adjustable.
President Nixon met with his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull, to conduct a brief administrative review of the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion served as a routine logistical check-in to manage the President's time and engagements. No further policy-related actions or major decisions were recorded during this brief encounter.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone call to Secretary of State William P. Rogers with H. R. Haldeman present. The conversation functioned primarily as a coordination effort to facilitate a direct communication between the President and the Secretary. No substantive policy discussions were recorded during this brief connection attempt.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing telephone call to H.R. "Bob" Haldeman, his Chief of Staff. The brief interaction served solely to initiate communication with Haldeman, reflecting the logistical process of reaching key administration officials. No further substantive policy discussions occurred during this specific exchange.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. The exchange served exclusively as a procedural step to connect the President with his senior advisor. No substantive policy matters or decisions were discussed during this brief administrative request.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator place a telephone call to his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower. The brief interaction served solely to facilitate personal communication between the President and his family. No policy matters or official business were discussed during this request.
President Nixon met with an unknown individual to briefly discuss a specific, albeit now unintelligible, proposal or piece of information. The interaction was brief, centered on the delivery of an answer or resolution, and included the distinct sound of a typewriter. No major policy decisions or significant administrative actions were recorded during this short exchange.
President Nixon and his advisors met to finalize the announcement of the Strategic Arms Limitation Talks (SALT) agreement and coordinate the administration's strategy for managing congressional and public reactions. The discussion focused on emphasizing the historic nature of the deal—despite its initial status as a framework—and included logistical planning for a televised address and related press briefings. Additionally, the President addressed minor White House operational concerns, such as plumbing issues in his residence, while maintaining focus on the political leverage gained through recent ABM (Antiballistic Missile) defense initiatives.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to businessman and political confidant Justin W. Dart in California. The brief exchange served as a procedural request to initiate communication with Dart. No further policy discussions or substantive matters were recorded during this connection.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call. This brief interaction served as a logistical step in managing the President's telephonic communications. No substantive policy discussions or significant political developments occurred during this brief exchange.
President Nixon met with his aide Stephen B. Bull to review the administrative schedule for an upcoming afternoon meeting. The discussion focused on confirming a 3:00 p.m. appointment with George P. Shultz and John D. Ehrlichman. The brief exchange served to finalize the President's immediate calendar logistics.
President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to place a telephone call to Arnold R. Weber. This brief interaction serves as a logistical bridge to connect the President with his advisor for a subsequent discussion. No substantive policy matters or decisions are reached during this short administrative exchange.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger coordinate a brief administrative request to contact Rose Mary Woods via the White House operator. This exchange serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate further private communication between the President and his secretary. No substantive policy matters are addressed during this brief connection.
President Nixon consulted with a White House operator and his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, regarding logistical movements. The brief exchange focused on confirming Woods' current location as she was in transit to the President's office. No significant policy decisions were made during this brief coordination call.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call through the White House operator to connect with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The conversation is functional in nature, serving solely to facilitate communication between the President and his staff. No substantive policy discussions or decision-making processes occur during this brief administrative interaction.
This recording captures a brief exchange between unidentified individuals regarding the transmission or verification of a long numeric sequence. The dialogue consists of a confirmation of understanding followed by the recitation of a twenty-digit string, which may have served as a code or a technical identifier. Due to the limited nature of the audio and the lack of identifying context, the specific intent behind the numerical communication remains indeterminable.
President Nixon initiates a request to the White House operator to place a telephone call to journalist John A. Scali. The brief communication serves solely as an administrative directive to establish contact with Scali. No further substantive policy matters or tactical decisions are addressed during this exchange.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to connect him via telephone to Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. This brief administrative exchange served as the necessary logistical step to initiate a conversation between the President and his press secretary. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief request for a call placement.
President Nixon requested that the White House operator connect him to his personal aide, Stephen B. Bull. The brief communication served solely to initiate a telephone transfer between the two parties. No further substantive discussion or policy matters were addressed during this exchange.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call through the White House operator to connect with his National Security Advisor, Henry A. Kissinger. The exchange serves solely as a logistical request to facilitate direct communication between the President and Kissinger. No substantive policy discussions occur during this short administrative interaction.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his National Security Advisor, Henry A. Kissinger. The exchange serves as a routine administrative request to initiate an urgent high-level communication. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief logistical coordination.
President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call to White House speechwriter and advisor William L. Safire. The communication serves as a direct request for the operator to connect him with Safire for an immediate discussion. No further substantive policy or administrative details were captured in this brief exchange.
President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an outgoing call to National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and his advisor. No substantive policy discussions were recorded during this short connection process.
President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate a personal telephone call to First Lady Pat Nixon. The brief interaction served solely as a request for the operator to connect the President to his wife. No policy matters or administrative business were discussed during this brief communication.