Conversation 005-144

TapeTape 5StartWednesday, June 23, 1971 at 3:05 PMEndWednesday, June 23, 1971 at 3:05 PMTape start time04:26:17Tape end time04:26:35ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon attempted to reach Senator John C. Stennis via the White House operator to discuss an urgent matter. The operator informed the President that Stennis was currently on the Senate floor, leading Nixon to authorize speaking with the Senator’s secretary if the Senator could not be reached directly. This brief exchange served as an administrative effort to facilitate a high-level legislative communication.

John C. StennisCommunication managementSenate floorWhite House operations

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NARA Description

On June 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 3:05 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-144 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 5-144

Date: June 23, 1971
Time: 3:05 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The White House operator talked with the President.

[See Conversation No. 258-44]

     John C. Stennis’ location

     Call to Stennis’ secretary

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Yes, sir?

I'm holding on the floor for Senator Stennis.

Oh, he's on the floor, I see.

Well, you can get him, or if you can't, I can talk to his secretary, if that will not... All right, sir.

Fine, either one.

Okay, sir.

Thank you.

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