President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met briefly in the Old Executive Office Building to discuss administrative or political matters. While specific details remain restricted due to a withdrawn item, the discussion represents a routine engagement between the President and his Chief of Staff regarding White House operations. No substantive policy shifts or major decisions were finalized during this short interaction.
On January 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 12:24 pm to 12:28 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 311-039 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 311-39 Date: January 2, 1972 Time: 12:24 pm - 12:28 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman. [See Conversation No. 17-140; one item has been withdrawn from the conversation]
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