Conversation 009-050

TapeTape 9StartThursday, September 16, 1971 at 9:13 PMEndThursday, September 16, 1971 at 9:13 PMTape start time01:40:30Tape end time01:40:40ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to facilitate a telephone connection with H. R. Haldeman. The operator informed the President that Haldeman was currently aboard the presidential yacht, the Sequoia, and was expected to return the call shortly. This brief communication served to coordinate Nixon's urgent administrative access to his Chief of Staff.

H. R. HaldemanSequoiaWhite House communicationsPresidential staff

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NARA Description

On September 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 009-050 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 9-50

Date: September 16, 1971
Time: 9:13 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The White House operator talked with the President.

     H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman's location
          -Sequoia
          -Return call

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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. President, Mr. Haldeman is on the Sequoia also and I have left word for him to return the call as soon as they die or they should be in a few minutes.

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