President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman briefly discuss the strategic timing of releasing poll results to maximize their impact in morning newspapers. Nixon emphasizes the urgency of the release, instructing Haldeman to coordinate the effort with George Bush. The exchange highlights the administration’s focus on controlling the public narrative through media placement.
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 from 2:25 pm to 2:27 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 287-010 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 287-10 Date: October 11, 1971 Time: 2:25 pm - 2:27 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman. [See Conversation No. 11-36]
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