H. R. Haldeman initiated a telephone call to George P. Shultz via the White House operator to discuss ongoing matters. Upon learning that Shultz was currently occupied with a meeting, Haldeman decided to cancel the request and place a follow-up call at a later time. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this brief exchange.
On September 9, 1971, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:12 pm and 6:01 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 008-082 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 8-82 Date: September 9, 1971 Time: Unknown between 5:12 pm and 6:01 pm Location: White House Telephone H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 568-12D] Request for call to George P. Shultz Haldeman talked with Shultz Shultz's meeting -Haldeman's return call
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