President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinated media logistics for an upcoming television interview, deciding to restrict press access to a limited number of wire service photographers to avoid large groups of reporters. The two also reviewed the President's upcoming schedule, including meetings with Gerard C. Smith and Attorney General John Mitchell. Additionally, Nixon directed Haldeman to include various cabinet members and advisors in a meeting with Peter G. Peterson to ensure a unified administrative stance and effectively stall on pending policy decisions.
On January 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 12:24 pm to 12:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 017-140 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 17-140 Date: January 2, 1972 Time: 12:24 pm - 12:28 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman. [See Conversation No. 311-39] President's interview with Dan Rather -Photographs -Ronald L. Ziegler, Gerald L. Warren -Oliver F. (“Ollie”) Atkins and 2 wire services -Reporters -Number -Atkins and 2 wire services News Summary -Patrick J. Buchanan ********************************************************************** [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 12/22/2017. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [017-140-w001] [Duration: 1m 28s] The President’s election announcement -H.R. Haldeman talk with John Mitchell -Timing -Restrictions on timing -Letter -Dan Rather interview Maurice Stans announcement -H.R. Haldeman talk with John Mitchell ********************************************************************** President's schedule -President to meet with Gerard C. Smith, January 3 -President's luncheon with Jack Dreyfus, January 3 -President's meeting with John N. Mitchell -Peter G. Peterson, George P. Shultz, Henry A. Kissinger, Clark MacGregor, John B Connally
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