President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to be connected with H. R. Haldeman. This brief call serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and his Chief of Staff. No substantive policy discussions or decisions are recorded during this brief administrative exchange.
On April 16, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:55 pm and 8:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 038-076 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 38-76
Date: April 16, 1973
Time: Unknown between 4:55 pm and 8:45 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Telephone 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.