President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate an incoming long-distance call from Chief of Staff H.R. Haldeman. The exchange served as a brief administrative coordination to ensure the President was available for the communication. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this connection, as the President noted there was no urgency regarding the impending call.
On July 5, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:39 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 006-155 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 6-155
Date: July 5, 1971
Time: 10:39 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator talked with the President.
H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman's activityThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.