President Nixon addresses a potential communication error regarding a requested callback, likely intended for H. R. Haldeman. The President clarifies that he did not initiate the call in question, attempting to resolve confusion over administrative scheduling or contact protocols. This brief exchange highlights the operational friction often present in the coordination of the President's daily outreach.
On October 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:12 pm and 2:50 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 283-041 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 283-041
Date: October 6, 1971
Time: Unknown between 2:12 pm and 2:50 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with an unknown person.
Callback request [H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman?]This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.