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Conversation 282-031

TapeTape 282StartWednesday, October 20, 1971 at 5:40 PMEndWednesday, October 20, 1971 at 5:49 PMTape start time02:29:35Tape end time02:31:34ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building
AudioNARA Description

On October 20, 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 5:40 pm and 5:49 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 282-031 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 282-31

Date: October 20, 1971
Time: Unknown between 5:40 pm and 5:49 pm
Location: Executive Office Building

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

     Supreme Court appointments
          -Ronald L. Ziegler
               -Timing of announcement
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Uh, as Ziegler, I suppose, has already tagged on the other line and checked on the briefing to see whether he is a leader or whether he's still technical.
I've decided to make the announcement tomorrow night, and I want to ask for 7.30 at the time.
I'm going to have to go prime on this.
If you want to know, I don't think so.
I don't want to bother with that much.
But 7.30 is there now.
7.30, and I will announce the very, very
And I will announce both nominations tomorrow night at 7 p.m.
Yes.
And I will announce both nominations tomorrow night at 7 p.m. And I will announce both nominations tomorrow night at 7 p.m.
This nomination is very close.
Bye.
See you later.
Okay, bye.
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