President Nixon initiates a brief telephonic request through the White House operator to be connected with H. R. Haldeman. This exchange serves as a standard administrative action to facilitate communication between the President and his Chief of Staff. No further substantive policy matters or tactical discussions are addressed during this specific connection process.
On May 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:24 pm and 4:42 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 045-198 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 45-198
Date: May 10, 1973
Time: Unknown between 4:24 pm and 4:42 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.