Conversation 019-027

TapeTape 19StartThursday, January 20, 1972 at 9:38 AMEndThursday, January 20, 1972 at 10:47 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to determine if he should interrupt H. R. Haldeman during a briefing in the East Room. Upon learning that Haldeman would be available in his office shortly, Nixon decided to wait for his return. This exchange functioned as a brief coordination effort to facilitate a follow-up conversation between the President and his Chief of Staff.

H. R. HaldemanWhite House operationsSchedulingStaff coordination

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NARA Description

On January 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:38 am and 10:47 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-027 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 19-27

Date: January 20, 1972
Time: Unknown between 9:38 am and 10:47 am
Location: White House Telephone

The White House operator talked with the President.

     H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman's schedule

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Hello?

President, Mr. Haldeman is in the East Room briefing.

Should I interrupt him?

Oh, he's in the briefing.

That's right.

He'll be in his office in about 10 minutes.

Oh, that's fine.

All right.

Fine.

Thank you.

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