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Conversation 002-059

TapeTape 2StartThursday, April 29, 1971 at 10:08 PMEndThursday, April 29, 1971 at 10:08 PMTape start time02:12:44Tape end time02:13:01ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon attempted to reach Speaker of the House Carl B. Albert via the White House operator to discuss an unspecified matter. Upon learning that Albert was attending a Chamber of Commerce dinner and unavailable at home, the President opted not to leave a message. He instead directed the operator to connect him with H.R. Haldeman to continue his evening communications.

Carl B. AlbertH.R. HaldemanCongressional relationsWhite House communications
AudioNARA Description

On April 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 002-059 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 2-59

Date: April 29, 1971
Time: 10:08 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The White House operator talked with the President.

     Carl B. Albert's location

     Call to H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman
Transcript (AI-Generated)

This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Hello.
Mr. Berglund?
Yeah.
I'm trying to reach the speaker.
He is attending a dinner with the City Chamber of Commerce tonight.
And he hasn't reached home yet.
Would you like me to leave any word?
No, no.
I'll call on the bus.
All right.
Good try, Mr. Pollack.
Yes, sir.
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