President Nixon initiated a telephone call to Congressman George H. Mahon of Texas with the assistance of the White House operator and H.R. Haldeman. The primary purpose of the brief communication was to establish contact with the Congressman to discuss legislative or political matters. No specific policy details or substantive decisions were recorded in the available transcript excerpt beyond the administrative act of placing the call.
On July 21, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:56 pm and 4:40 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-176 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 6-176
Date: July 21, 1971
Time: Unknown between 2:56 pm and 4:40 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator; H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman can be heard in the
background.
Call to Congressman George H. MahonThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.