Conversation 279-020

TapeTape 279StartWednesday, September 22, 1971 at 2:39 PMEndWednesday, September 22, 1971 at 4:53 PMTape start time02:39:18Tape end time02:39:52ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman consulted on preparations for an upcoming appearance at the Detroit Economic Club. The discussion centered on ensuring that Paul W. McCracken would be in attendance to bolster the economic messaging of the event. The President emphasized the importance of this specific guest's presence as part of his strategy for the trip.

Detroit Economic ClubPaul W. McCrackenEconomic policyPresidential schedulingPublic relations

On September 22, 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 2:39 pm and 4:53 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 279-020 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 279-20

Date: September 22, 1971
Time: Unknown between 2:39 pm and 4:53 pm
Location: Executive Office Building

The President talked with an unknown person [H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman?].

     President’s schedule
           -Detroit Economic Club, September 23, 1971
                -Paul W. McCracken
                      -Attendance

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Be sure that you have a cracker on this one.
For the Detroit trip.
Alright.