H. R. Haldeman contacts speechwriter William L. Safire to secure specific statistical data regarding the percentage of American wage earners represented by the AFL-CIO. This information is required for an upcoming television statement by the President concerning the Pay Board. Safire agrees to research the figure and report back to Haldeman at the President’s Executive Office Building line.
On March 23, 1972, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, White House operator, and William L. Safire talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:20 am and 1:31 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 022-003 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 22-3 Date: March 23, 1972 Time: Unknown between 10:20 am and 1:31 pm Location: White House Telephone H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 325-10D] Request for call to William L. Safire [Pause] Haldeman talked with Safire. [See Conversation No. 325-10E] The President’s television statement on Pay Board, March 23, 1972 -Wage earners -Percent in American Federation of Labor – Congress of Industrial Organizations [AFL-CIO] -Safire’s return call -President’s Executive Office Building [EOB] office
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