Conversation 279-021

TapeTape 279StartWednesday, September 22, 1971 at 2:39 PMEndWednesday, September 22, 1971 at 4:53 PMTape start time02:39:52Tape end time02:45:51ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman consulted on the President's upcoming address to the Detroit Economic Club scheduled for the following day. They discussed the logistics of the trip and deliberated on the inclusion of specific staff members, particularly regarding the roles of George Grassmuck and Robert Finch. The exchange focused on finalizing the details and personnel involved in this significant economic policy engagement.

Detroit Economic ClubEconomic policyPresidential schedulingStaffing decisionsGeorge GrassmuckRobert Finch

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 279-021 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 279-21

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
                -George L. Grassmuck
                      -Attendance
                      -Robert H. Finch

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You get, uh, I should include a strong mention of George Rasmussen working for Penn.
Oh, Rasmussen, how old are you?