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Conversation 034-133

TapeTape 34StartTuesday, December 19, 1972 at 7:41 PMEndTuesday, December 19, 1972 at 7:41 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon attempted to reach Chief of Staff H. R. Haldeman, who was unavailable while attending an event at the Washington National Cathedral. Upon learning of the delay, the President redirected the operator to initiate a call to Undersecretary of Defense Kenneth Rush. The conversation reflects Nixon’s efforts to conduct official business regarding the Department of Defense during the evening hours.

H. R. HaldemanKenneth RushDepartment of DefensePresidential communicationWhite House operations
AudioNARA Description

On December 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:41 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 034-133 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 34-133

Date: December 19, 1972
Time: 7:41 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with the White House operator.

       Requested call to H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman
            -Haldeman’s location
                  -Washington National Cathedral
                         -Jo Anne (Horton) Haldeman
            -Requested for a call to [David] Kenneth Rush
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Hello.
Mr. President, Mr. Haldeman's out until about 9.30.
He went into the Washington Cathedral, he and the missus.
Should I leave word?
No, but find out where... Hello, Mr... Get a hold of Mr.
Undersecretary of Defense.
You know who that is?
I'll find out, sir.
The Undersecretary of Defense, Mr.
Rush.
Oh, yes.
Thank you.
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