President Nixon consulted with the White House operator to arrange contact with his staff regarding scheduling and communication. After learning that Stephen B. Bull was unavailable due to his attendance at a football game, Nixon directed the operator to attempt to reach H. R. Haldeman instead. This brief exchange highlights the President's efforts to maintain administrative connectivity while his aides were away from their posts.
On December 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 3:27 pm and 3:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 034-122 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 34-122
Date: December 17, 1972
Time: Unknown between 3:27 pm and 3:28 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President spoke with the White House operator.
Stephen B. Bull's schedule
-Football game
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.