President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinate the delivery of remarks prepared for the President’s upcoming departure to the People’s Republic of China. Haldeman confirms that the documents are ready, and the President requests their immediate delivery for his review. This brief exchange serves to finalize briefing materials essential for the historic diplomatic mission.
On February 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 10:03 pm to 10:04 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-101 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 20-101
Date: February 16, 1972
Time: 10:03 pm - 10:04 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman.
Preparations for People’s Republic of China [PRC] trip
-Remarks prior to departure
-Delivery to PresidentThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.