H. R. Haldeman coordinated with the White House operator to ensure that any incoming call from Secret Service Director James J. Rowley would be routed directly to his current telephone line. Simultaneously, President Nixon conferred with Charles Colson regarding unspecified administrative matters. This exchange serves as a logistical bridge, prioritizing urgent communication between the White House and federal security leadership.
On May 15, 1972, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, White House operator, Charles W. Colson, and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:45 pm and 7:07 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-098 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 24-98 Date: May 15, 1972 Time: Unknown between 6:45 pm and 7:07 pm Location: White House Telephone H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman talked with the White House operator. [See also Conversation No. 339-3H] Call from James J. Rowley -Haldeman's location The President conferred with Charles W. Colson at an unknown time. [See Conversation No. 339-3]
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