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On March 29, 1972, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, White House operator, President Richard M. Nixon, and Richard G. Kleindienst talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:00 pm and 4:48 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 022-046 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked with the White House operator. Request for call to Richard G. Kleindienst The operator placed the call on hold at an unknown time between 4:00 pm and 4:48 pm; the President and Haldeman conferred in the background. [See Conversation No. 328-23A] Haldeman talked with Kleindienst. [See Conversation No. 328-23B] A concert - Kleindienst's views - Mexico City - Transfiguration of Jesus Christ - Length of performance Kleindienst's forthcoming meeting with the President - Entrance to the White House - South Grounds - Diplomatic Entrance - Discretion - Library - Discretion. Participants: Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); White House operator; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Kleindienst, Richard G.