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On January 23, 1973, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:09 pm and 1:39 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-140 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked with the White House operator. [See also Conversation No. 404-11C] Request for a telephone call to William E. Timmons Haldeman talked with Timmons. Michael J. ("Mike") Mansfield evaluation - Possible joint session of Congress - The President's possible statement. Participants: Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); White House operator.