President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed the guest list for an upcoming presidential speech on Vietnam, focusing specifically on whether to include key members of the Appropriations Committee. The pair also addressed the health status of Henry Kissinger and coordinated a follow-up regarding a personal matter Kissinger wished to discuss. The conversation concluded with Nixon deciding to personally inquire about Kissinger's concerns.
On January 25, 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 2:15 pm and 2:25 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 316-003 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 316-3
Date: January 25, 1972
Time: Unknown between 2:15 pm and 2:25 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman.
The President's forthcoming Vietnam speech
-Attendance
-Appropriations Committee
-Allen J. Ellender
-Milton R. Young
-George H. Mahon
-Frank T. Bow
Henry A. Kissinger
-Health
-[W. Kenneth Riland]
-Appointment
-Timing
Announcement
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[Duration: 2m 44s ]
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