Conversation 258-032

TapeTape 258StartThursday, June 17, 1971 at 9:29 PMEndThursday, June 17, 1971 at 9:35 PMTape start time00:47:12Tape end time00:51:32ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building

AI Summary

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to discuss the presentation and delivery strategy for an upcoming presidential statement, incorporating advice from Egil Krogh. The discussion touched upon the President’s preference for a low-key approach while reviewing recent media coverage and the evening news cycle. Additionally, the pair coordinated scheduling matters, including an upcoming meeting with Charles Colson and logistical arrangements for visitors.

Presidential statementsMedia relationsH. R. HaldemanEgil KroghWhite House scheduling

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NARA Description

On June 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 9:29 pm to 9:35 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 258-032 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 258-32

Date: June 17, 1971
Time: 9:29 pm - 9:35 pm
Location: Executive Office Building

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

     Content of evening news

          -Ronald L. Ziegler

     President’s schedule
          -Meeting with Charles W. Colson

     President’s forthcoming statement
          -Presentation
                -Egil (“Bud”) Krogh, Jr.’s views
                -Content

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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 03/29/2019.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]
[258-032-w001]
[Duration: 8s]

     Jack Drown and Helene (Colesie) Drown
          -Departure June 18, 1971

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     President’s previous meeting with an unknown person

     President’s forthcoming statement
          -Presentation

Transcript (AI-Generated)

This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.

Yeah.

Well, uh, I was wondering, you know, how the news came out that I was on TV, you know?

That's all right.

I call security stuff, that's all right.

I'll get in the morning.

I don't know how much you're saying, but...

If I read something,

Uh, there's people who've done that, and they've been using the same one for a long time.

Low-key, they've been using the same one for a long time.

You get into this, the word, we're falling into that too often.

I mean, it is a, well, because it's easy to follow, for example, I'm sure, but the rest would rather that I read that thing on the race today.

But there's, that is the way to do it.

I, I hate to fight better, but I'm talking to a couple of answers.

So...

I don't know, I mean, I just don't like to celebrate.

It's too long, that's the problem.

Right in my house.

Yeah, he came in today, he came in today, about 5 or 6 o'clock, so I'm sure he'll come in.

Okay.

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