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Conversation 003-177

TapeTape 3StartFriday, May 28, 1971 at 2:39 PMEndFriday, May 28, 1971 at 2:39 PMTape start time04:14:46Tape end time04:14:58ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to initiate a call with Secretary of State William P. Rogers. Upon learning that Rogers was currently out to lunch, the President opted to postpone the conversation rather than interrupt him. He instructed the operator to have Rogers return the call once he became available.

William P. RogersPresidential communicationWhite House operationsScheduling
AudioNARA Description

On May 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 2:39 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-177 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 3-177

Date: May 28, 1971
Time: 2:39 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with the White House operator.

     William P. Rogers
          -Location
          -Return call
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Yes, ma'am.
Hello.
Mr. President, Secretary Rogers is at lunch expecting any minute.
Can I get him for you?
No, let him call when he returns.
Sure he will, sir.
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