Conversation 007-006

TapeTape 7StartTuesday, July 27, 1971 at 8:05 PMEndTuesday, July 27, 1971 at 8:05 PMTape start time00:16:50Tape end time00:17:03ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

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.

Nelson RockefellerWhite House communicationsPresidential schedulingPolitical outreach

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.

Conversation 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 location

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Governor... Hello?
Mr. President, Governor Rockefeller is out to dinner at the Knickerbocker Hotel.
He should be there now.
Would you like me to try and reach him?
Yes, I think, uh... All right.
Fine.