President Nixon attempted to reach H.R. Haldeman and Secretary of State William P. Rogers via the White House operator. Upon learning that Haldeman was in transit and Rogers was unavailable, the President opted not to pursue urgent contact. He instructed the operator to leave messages for them to return his calls at their convenience, indicating no immediate emergency.
On May 31, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 6:20 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-202 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 003-202 Date: May 31, 1971 Time: 6:20 pm Location: White House Telephone The White House operator talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 254-018] H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman and William P. Rogers -Locations
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