President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman held a brief meeting to address a specific logistical or personal matter involving the landscaping of White House grounds. The discussion centered on instructions to replace a bush, reflecting the President's personal attention to the exterior aesthetics of the Executive Office Building. No broader policy or administrative developments were recorded during this exchange.
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 from 6:08 pm to 6:09 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 282-036 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 282-36 Date: October 20, 1971 Time: 6:08 pm - 6:09 pm Location: Executive Office Building H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 12-21]
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