President Nixon contacted the White House operator to initiate a call to Attorney General John N. Mitchell. This request occurred shortly after the President's televised address announcing the implementation of the New Economic Policy. The primary purpose of the communication was to connect with Mitchell for an urgent discussion regarding the administration's new economic initiatives.
On August 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:55 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-125 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 7-125
Date: August 15, 1971
Time: 9:55 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Requested a call to John N. MitchellThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.