H. R. Haldeman initiates a request to the White House operator to be connected with Henry Kissinger, who is currently traveling by aircraft. The primary purpose of this brief exchange is to facilitate direct communication between the Chief of Staff and the National Security Advisor. No further substantive policy matters are addressed in this connection attempt.
On January 23, 1973, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:40 pm and 12:43 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-072 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 36-72 Date: January 23, 1973 Time: Unknown between 12:40 pm and 12:43 pm Location: White House Telephone H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 404-11B] Request for a telephone call to Henry A. Kissinger
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