President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman briefly discuss the handling of personnel or administrative appointments, specifically expressing concern over the treatment of political allies. The two leaders consider the fairness of the current selection process and identify a potential conflict regarding how certain individuals are prioritized over others. The conversation ends with an informal assessment of whether a third party had previously addressed the issue.
On April 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:15 pm to 3:16 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 249-010 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 249-10 Date: April 15, 1971 Time: 3:15 pm - 3:16 pm Location: Executive Office Building H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman talked with the President [See Conversation No. 42-43]
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