President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an urgent contact with New York Governor Nelson Rockefeller. Upon learning that the Governor was dining at the Knickerbocker Hotel, the President instructed the operator to attempt to place the call immediately. This brief exchange reflects the administrative process involved in the President's efforts to reach high-level political associates.
On July 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:05 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-006 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 7-6
Date: July 26, 1971
Time: 8:05 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator talked with the President.
Nelson A. Rockefeller's locationThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.