President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss the scale and cost of a significant upcoming public event, specifically comparing its financial requirements to past Democratic political functions. The pair also reviews Vice President Spiro Agnew’s recent international travel schedule and the extent of his foreign recognition. These discussions emphasize the administration's focus on political optics and the strategic management of the Vice President's public profile.
On November 9, 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 11:58 am and 1:15 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 300-027 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 300-027
Date: November 9, 1971
Time: Unknown between 11:58 am and 1:15 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with H. R (“Bob”) Haldeman.
Unknown event
-Cost
-Comparison to Democratic events
Vice President Spiro T. Agnew's schedule
-Foreign travelThis transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.