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On November 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 1:01 pm to 1:02 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-038 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President talked with the White House operator. H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman Haldeman talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 298-5F] Haldeman's conversation with Ronald L. Ziegler - Timing of the President's announcement - American Broadcasting Company [ABC]. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator; Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob").