Conversation 002-005

TapeTape 2StartMonday, April 19, 1971 at 6:56 PMEndMonday, April 19, 1971 at 7:24 PMTape start time00:07:00Tape end time00:07:05ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon initiates a call to his Chief of Staff, H. R. Haldeman, by requesting assistance from the White House operator. The brief interaction serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate an immediate discussion between the President and his senior advisor. No substantive policy matters are addressed in this short administrative exchange.

H. R. HaldemanWhite House operationsAdministrative protocolExecutive communication

Audio

NARA Description

On April 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:56 pm and 7:24 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 002-005 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 2-5

Date: April 19, 1971
Time: Unknown between 6:56 pm and 7:24 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with the White House operator.

     Call to H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Call him in, please.

Thank you, Mr. President.

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