President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to determine the whereabouts of H.R. Haldeman and his wife. The operator reported that Haldeman had left the premises and his daughter was unaware of her mother’s shopping destination. Nixon acknowledged the information and concluded the brief administrative inquiry without further action.
On May 31, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 5:38 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-196 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 003-196 Date: May 31, 1971 Time: 5:38 pm Location: White House Telephone The White House operator talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 254-013] H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman's location Haldeman's daughter Joanne (Horton) Haldeman's location
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