Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 279 › Conversation 279-051
Nixon & Haldeman on Advance Planning and Public Relations
Wednesday, September 22, 1971 · 7:06 PM–7:09 PM ET · Old Executive Office Building · 2 min
AI Summary
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss the logistical arrangements and public appearance protocols for a female guest's visit. Nixon expresses concern regarding the planning of her arrival, specifically emphasizing the importance of her being accompanied rather than walking alone. He critiques the performance of the advance man and instructs Haldeman to revise the setup to ensure a more controlled and professional presentation.
- Logistics
- Advance Planning
- Public Relations
- Protocol
- Personnel
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NARA Description
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 from 7:06 pm to 7:09 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 279-051 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 279-51 Date: September 22, 1971 Time: 7:06 pm - 7:09 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman. ********************************************************************** [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 04/09/2019. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [279-051-w001] [Duration: 36s] [See Conversation No. 009-137-w001] ********************************************************************** ********************************************************************** [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 04/09/2019. Segment cleared for release.] [Personal Returnable] [279-051-w002] [Duration: 30s] [See Conversation No. 009-137-w002] [End of telephone conversation] **********************************************************************
Also recorded on September 22, 1971
- 009-135 7:03 PM · 1 min — President Richard M. Nixon and George H. Mahon talked on the telephone from 7:03 pm to 7:04 pm.
- 279-049 7:03 PM · 1 min — President Richard M. Nixon and George H. Mahon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 7:03 pm to 7:04 pm.
- 009-136 7:04 PM · 10 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:04 pm and 7:06 pm.
- 279-050 7:04 PM · 7 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 7:04 pm and 7:06 pm.
- 009-137 7:06 PM · 2 min — President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone from 7:06 pm to 7:09 pm.
- 279-052 7:09 PM · 30 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 7:09 pm and 7:56 pm.
- 279-053 7:09 PM · 41 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 7:09 pm and 7:56 pm.
- 279-054 7:09 PM · 13 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 7:09 pm and 7:56 pm.
Cite this conversation
Conversation 279-051, September 22, 1971. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/279-051 (accessed October 12, 2026).