President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a follow-up call to speechwriter and advisor William L. Safire. The brief interaction served as a logistical step to initiate direct communication between the President and his aide. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this request for assistance.
On August 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:18 pm and 11:20 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-149 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 7-149
Date: August 15, 1971
Time: Unknown between 11:18 pm and 11:20 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Requested a call to William L. SafireThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.