H. R. Haldeman contacts the White House operator to facilitate a telephonic connection with Frederic V. Malek. This brief administrative interaction serves as a logistical bridge to initiate a formal conversation between the two officials. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occur during this brief exchange.
On October 3, 1972, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:56 am and 12:06 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 030-042 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 30-42
(rev. Oct-06)
Date: October 3, 1972
Time: Unknown between 11:56 am and 12:06 pm
Location: White House Telephone
H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman talked with the White House operator.
[See Conversation No. 791-3A]
Request for a call to Frederic V. MalekThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.