Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 271 › Conversation 271-005

Nixon & Haldeman on Government reorganization and Federal Reserve Board

Wednesday, August 4, 1971 · 10:24 AM–10:25 AM ET · Old Executive Office Building

ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")Conversation271-005 on Tape 271 (tape position 03:40:22–03:41:08)StartWednesday, August 4, 1971 at 10:24 AMEndWednesday, August 4, 1971 at 10:25 AMRecording deviceOld Executive Office BuildingSourceNixon Library record for 271-005 ↗

AI Summary

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman held a brief meeting in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss the administration's ongoing efforts regarding government reorganization. The discussion focused specifically on the Federal Reserve Board and its structural role within the federal apparatus. The dialogue served as a consultation to align strategies for potential changes to the organization of government agencies.

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NARA Description

On August 4, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 10:24 am to 10:25 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 271-005 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 271-5

Date: August 4, 1971
Time: 10:24 am - 10:25 am
Location: Executive Office Building

H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman talked with the President.
     Government reorganization
          -Federal Reserve Board [FRB]

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Cite this conversation

Conversation 271-005, August 4, 1971. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/271-005 (accessed October 13, 2026).