President Nixon initiates a brief telephonic request through the White House operator to reach his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. The exchange serves solely as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication with a key advisor. No substantive policy discussions or decision-making occurs during this connection attempt.
On October 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:58 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 011-010 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 11-10
Date: October 7, 1971
Time: 8:58 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Request for call to H. R. (“Bob”) HaldemanThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.