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.
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.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation 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
-AttendanceThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.