President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman meet briefly to coordinate strategy regarding an upcoming report on crime. The discussion focuses on the administration's public stance, with Nixon expressing concern that the report’s recommendations may be inflationary. They briefly deliberate on whether the administration should distance itself from the document to avoid political repercussions.
On April 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 4:49 pm to 4:50 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 252-019 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 252-19 Date: April 28, 1971 Time: 4:49 pm - 4:50 pm Location: Executive Office Building H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman talked with the President [See Conversation No. 42-69]
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