Conversation 287-011

TapeTape 287StartMonday, October 11, 1971 at 2:27 PMEndMonday, October 11, 1971 at 2:36 PMTape start time01:14:59Tape end time01:17:08ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building

AI Summary

President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman met to coordinate logistics for upcoming high-level meetings involving George P. Shultz and AFL-CIO leader George Meany. The discussion focused on managing the President's schedule and determining the appropriate level of executive involvement in these negotiations. Nixon ultimately decided to minimize his direct participation, directing Haldeman to facilitate the meetings to maintain strategic distance.

George P. ShultzGeorge MeanyLabor relationsPresidential schedulingExecutive administration

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NARA Description

On October 11, 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 2:27 pm and 2:36 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 287-011 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 287-11

Date: October 11, 1971
Time: Unknown between 2:27 pm and 2:36 pm
Location: Executive Office Building

H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman talked with the President.

     The President's schedule
          -George P. Shultz
          -George Meany

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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No, no.

No, I should not be with me.

And that's what I should do.

And as far as the president is concerned, George, of course, doesn't know why we're having this.

But the main thing is, I will just don't live so long.

I'll be in there, and I'll see you.

So, bye.

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