President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed the political recruitment of Robert T. Monagan to the administration following a positive assessment from Robert H. Finch. The President expressed strong support for Monagan's abilities and his potential to work effectively with Ronald Reagan, instructing Haldeman to coordinate with Attorney General John N. Mitchell to finalize the appointment. Additionally, the pair touched upon a recent phone call involving Clark MacGregor.
On September 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 1:52 pm and 1:58 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 278-010 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 278-10
Date: September 9, 1971
Time: Unknown between 1:52 pm and 1:58 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman.
Conversation with Robert H. Finch
-Finch's view of the President's speech
-Robert T. Monagan
-Abilities
-Ronald W. Reagan
-Recruitment to administration
-John N. Mitchell
Unknown person
-Call from Clark MacGregorThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.