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Conversation 007-090

TapeTape 7StartWednesday, August 11, 1971 at 7:52 PMEndWednesday, August 11, 1971 at 7:57 PMTape start time03:10:28Tape end time03:15:18ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss the overwhelming influence of television news on public perception and the modern political landscape. The conversation reflects a mutual desire for a reprieve from the intense, constant media cycle surrounding domestic and international affairs. Beyond these observations, they briefly touch upon political developments regarding key figures like John V. Lindsay and shifting party affiliations.

Television newsMedia influencePublic opinionJohn V. LindsayPolitical strategy
AudioNARA Description

On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 7:52 pm to 7:57 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-090 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 7-90

Date: August 11, 1971
Time: 7:52 pm - 7:57 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman.

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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 08/09/2019.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]
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      Politics
                 -John V. Lindsay
                         -Reactions
                                  -Democrats compared with Republicans
                                  -Television news
                         -People’s Republic of China [PRC] [?]
                         -Domestic policy
                         -Vietnam
                         -Media
                         -Internal polls
                         -New York
                         -American Federation of Labor Congress of Industrial Organizations
                          [AFL-CIO] head in New York
                                  -Peter J. Brennan
                         -Nelson A. Rockefeller
                                  -On trip outside of US
                         -Democrats
                         -Presidential candidacy
                                  -Fred R. Harris
                                  -Lawrence F. O'Brien, Jr.
                 -Party affiliation switch
                         -Democrats
                                  -Republican southern strategy
                                          -Harry S. Dent
                                          -Strom Thurmond
                                  -John B. Connally
                 -John V. Lindsay
                         -Robert J. Dole
                         -The President’s opinion
                         -H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman’s assessment

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     News
         -August
         -Harmon Killebrew
         -Relaxation
              -European countries
Transcript (AI-Generated)

This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.

Hello?
Yeah, it is.
I was just looking at the news.
Oh, no.
The biggest news is television.
It really is.
People need to relax.
The world needs a day off.
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