Conversation 473-003

TapeTape 473StartThursday, March 25, 1971 at 9:31 AMEndThursday, March 25, 1971 at 9:31 AMTape start time00:41:11Tape end time00:41:51ParticipantsHaldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); White House operatorRecording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

H. R. Haldeman coordinates with the White House operator to manage the President's incoming and outgoing communications. The brief exchange focuses on locating the President and facilitating a connection with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods. Haldeman provides instructions to hold the line until the President returns to the office to resume his scheduled calls.

White House communicationsRose Mary WoodsH. R. HaldemanPresidential schedulingTelecommunications

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NARA Description

On March 25, 1971, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman and the White House operator met in the Oval Office of the White House at 9:31 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 473-003 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 473-3

Date: March 25, 1971
Time: 9:31 am
Location: Oval Office

H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman talked with the White House operator
     President’s location

     President’s previous call [to Rose Mary Woods]

     President’s location

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Let him sit down for a minute.

Did he bother?

I need you to hold her.

He'll be back in just a minute.

I'll have to pick up as soon as he comes in.

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