President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman meet to discuss the comparative performance and public relations efforts of various Cabinet members. The discussion centers on evaluating which officials have effectively communicated the administration's agenda to the public. No formal policy decisions are recorded, as the dialogue reflects an informal assessment of internal staff efficacy.
On January 1, 1972, 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 11:54 am and 2:42 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 311-018 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 311-18 Date: January 1, 1972 Time: Unknown between 11:54 am and 2:42 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman. [See Conversation No. 17-129]
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