President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman reviewed the draft of an upcoming speech regarding Phase II of the Economic Stabilization Program, focusing on articulating economic and foreign policy goals for the administration. They also discussed potential appointments for the Price Board and evaluated the merits of prospective candidates. Additionally, the pair coordinated the President’s logistical arrangements for travel to Camp David and upcoming appearances in Virginia.
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 11:10 am and 11:36 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 283-024 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 283-024 Date: October 6, 1971 Time: Unknown between 11:10 am and 11:36 am Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman. Draft of speech on Phase II of Economic Stabilization Program Page | 27 White House Tapes of the Nixon Administration, 1971-1973 Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, NARA Online Public Access Catalog Identifier: 597542 The President's schedule -Meeting Peter M. Flanigan Membership of unknown board [Price Board?] -Race John B. Connally -Chairman, Price Board Draft of Phase II speech - Great year -Economic, foreign policy goals -Comparison to draft from unknown Council -Speechwriter's [William L. Safire?] improvements The President's schedule -Virginia -Camp David -Transportation arrangements -Frederick, Maryland
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