President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an urgent connection with his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical step to initiate a high-level discussion between the President and his top aide. No substantive policy matters were addressed during this specific telephonic bridge request.
On May 3, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:19 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 023-148 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 23-148
Date: May 3, 1972
Time: 8:19 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.