H. R. Haldeman contacts General Don Hughes to address a premature and unauthorized communication from the Aide's office regarding the President's travel schedule. Haldeman expresses frustration that Manolo Sanchez was incorrectly instructed to depart on a flight for a trip that was intended to remain confidential. Hughes agrees to investigate the breach immediately and instructs his staff to halt all travel preparations while ensuring the helicopters remain grounded.
On November 17, 1971, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, White House operator, and James D. ("Don") Hughes talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:53 pm and 4:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-157 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 14-157
Date: November 17, 1971
Time: Unknown between 2:53 pm and 4:00 pm
Location: White House Telephone
H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman talked with the White House operator.
James D. (“Don”) Hughes
Haldeman talked with Hughes.
[See Conversation No. 293-9C]
Manolo Sanchez's schedule
-Notification from Aide's office
-Departure time
The President's schedule
-Change
-HelicoptersThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.