President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an urgent call to his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. The brief exchange served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and his top aide. No further policy or substantive matters were discussed during this connection attempt.
On January 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:14 pm and 7:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-024 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 19-24
Date: January 19, 1972
Time: Unknown between 7:14 pm and 7:22 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Request for a call to H. R. (“Bob”) HaldemanThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.