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On November 18, 1971, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, White House operator, and George P. Shultz talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:10 am and 10:13 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-022 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked with the White House operator. [See also Conversation No. 294-6A] Request for a call to George P. Shultz Haldeman talked with Shultz at an unknown time. George Meany - Conversation with Shultz - Announcement - Press briefing - Protests - Students for a Democratic Society [SDS] and blacks - The President - Thomas Moran - Arrangements - Gerald L. Warren - Conversation with Shultz - Announcement. Participants: Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); White House operator; Shultz, George P.