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Conversation 003-021

TapeTape 3StartWednesday, May 12, 1971 at 4:24 PMEndWednesday, May 12, 1971 at 4:30 PMTape start time00:24:52Tape end time00:25:01ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

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.

Gerald R. FordPresidential communicationsWhite House operationsLegislative relations
AudioNARA Description

On May 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:24 pm and 4:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-021 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 3-21

Date: May 12, 1971
Time: Unknown between 4:24 pm and 4:30 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with the White House operator.

     Call to Gerald R. Ford
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Congressman Ford, please.
Gerald Ford, right there.
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