President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an immediate connection with H. R. Haldeman. This brief administrative exchange served as the logistical precursor to a direct conversation between the President and his chief of staff. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this request for telephonic assistance.
On April 30, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:49 pm and 11:50 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 045-071 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 45-71
Date: April 30, 1973
Time: Unknown between 11:49 pm and 11:50 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator and requested a call to H. R. Haldeman.
Request for telephone call
-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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.