President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman briefly conferred regarding stock market activity, specifically discussing the sale of 31 million shares. The President requested that documentation regarding this transaction be brought to him for review. Following this administrative exchange, Nixon indicated his intention to depart for a round of golf.
On August 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:48 pm to 3:49 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 274-020 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 274-20
Date: August 16, 1971
Time: 3:48 pm - 3:49 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman [?]
Stock Market
-Shares sold
The President's schedule
-GolfThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.