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Conversation 002-081

TapeTape 2StartTuesday, May 4, 1971 at 8:02 PMEndTuesday, May 4, 1971 at 8:02 PMTape start time03:04:55Tape end time03:05:04ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

The White House operator informs President Nixon that Federal Reserve Chairman Arthur F. Burns is attempting to reach him by telephone. Nixon acknowledges the notification, authorizing the operator to facilitate the connection. This brief interaction serves as a preliminary administrative step to bridge a direct communication line between the President and the Chairman.

Arthur F. BurnsFederal ReservePresidential communicationsWhite House operations
AudioNARA Description

On May 4, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:02 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 002-081 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 2-81

Date: May 4, 1971
Time: 8:02 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The White House operator talked with the President.

     Call from Arthur F. Burns
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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No.
President, I had Dr. Arthur Byrne calling me.
All right, fine.
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