H. R. Haldeman and John D. Ehrlichman consulted via telephone to discuss the political fallout from the President’s recent press conference. The pair also assessed the current status of an ongoing vote in the House of Representatives. This dialogue served as a strategic check-in regarding legislative developments and the administration's public messaging following recent media exposure.
On June 30, 1972, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, White House operator, and John D. Ehrlichman talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:55 pm and 2:10 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 026-031 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 26-31 Date: June 30, 1972 Time: Unknown between 12:55 and 2:10 pm Location: White House Telephone H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 347-4B] Request for John D. Ehrlichman [No conversation] Haldeman talked with Ehrlichman. The President’s previous press conference Vote in House of Representatives -Status
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