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Conversation 001-019

TapeTape 1StartWednesday, April 7, 1971 at 10:20 PMEndWednesday, April 7, 1971 at 10:20 PMTape start time00:51:07Tape end time00:51:19ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon requested the location of his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman, from the White House operator. After the operator identified that Haldeman was at the home of someone named Roots, the President authorized the operator to leave a message or work-related information at that residence. This brief administrative exchange confirms the logistical efforts required to maintain contact with key staff during evening hours.

H.R. HaldemanWhite House operationsPresidential communicationAdministrative logistics
AudioNARA Description

On April 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:20 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-019 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 1-19

Date: April 7, 1971
Time: 10:20 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The White House operator talked with the President.

     H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman's location
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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The president.
Hello.
Mr. Haldeman's in Roots' home, sir.
May I leave work at his home?
Yeah.
All right.
Okay.
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