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Conversation 248-015

TapeTape 248StartWednesday, April 14, 1971 at 3:07 PMEndWednesday, April 14, 1971 at 4:20 PMTape start time00:17:27Tape end time00:22:34ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building
AI Summary

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman consulted to review public opinion polling data regarding the ongoing Vietnam War effort. They specifically evaluated how current approval ratings might influence congressional legislative strategies and public perception. The discussion focused on synthesizing these poll results to determine the most effective political messaging for the administration's policy goals.

Vietnam Warpublic opinion pollscongressional relationspolitical strategy
AudioNARA Description

On April 14, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 3:07 pm and 4:20 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 248-015 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 248-15

Date: April 14, 1971
Time: Unknown between 3:07 pm and 4:20 pm
Location: Executive Office Building

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

     Polls
             -Ending the Vietnam War
                  -Congress
                  -Results
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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The approval, disapproval of an award, if you get that one out, that should be an accurate one.
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