President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a follow-up call to H.R. Haldeman. Upon learning that Haldeman had not yet arrived at the residence, the President instructed the operator to continue attempting to reach him. This interaction reflects the routine administrative coordination required to facilitate urgent communications between the President and his Chief of Staff.
On November 4, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:13 pm and 7:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-130 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 13-130
Date: November 4, 1971
Time: Unknown between 7:13 pm and 7:15 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator talked with the President.
Request for a 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.