President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman briefly coordinate their morning schedules and communication logistics. The discussion centers on the timing of meetings with Henry Kissinger and the status of legislative priorities, specifically the Byrd amendment. Nixon decides to bypass an immediate face-to-face meeting in favor of following up with Kissinger by phone.
On October 6, 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 7:55 am and 8:03 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 283-004 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 283-004 Date: October 6, 1971 Time: Unknown between 7:55 am and 8:03 am Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman. Staff meeting The President's schedule -Henry A. Kissinger -Byrd amendment
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