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Conversation 020-070

TapeTape 20StartTuesday, February 8, 1972 at 7:06 PMEndTuesday, February 8, 1972 at 7:06 PMTape start time02:18:15Tape end time02:18:32ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon attempted to reach Chief of Staff H. R. Haldeman via the White House operator to discuss official business. Upon learning that Haldeman was currently at a movie, the President opted not to disturb him. Consequently, no further communication took place and no official actions were initiated.

H. R. HaldemanWhite House operationsPresidential communicationscheduling
AudioNARA Description

On February 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:06 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-070 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 20-70

Date: February 8, 1972
Time: 7:06 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with the White House operator.

     Request for a call to H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman
         -Haldeman's schedule
                -Movie
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Operator.
Mr. Haldeman, please.
Yes, sir, he's on page four at a movie.
He'll be available there, Mr. Haldeman.
At a movie?
He's available on page at a movie.
Oh, don't bother.
Thank you.
All right, sir.
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