President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinate the scheduling of an upcoming meeting involving Robert McNamara and John Connally. Nixon instructs Haldeman to have Stephen Bull facilitate the guests' visit to his office, specifically noting his desire for McNamara to see the room. Additionally, the President briefly addresses the need to contact Senator Hugh Scott regarding the administration's support from congressional "hawks."
On February 8, 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 2:51 pm and 2:54 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 320-021 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 320-21
Date: February 8, 1972
Time: Unknown between 2:51 pm and 2:54 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman.
President’s schedule
-Stephen B. Bull
-Robert S. McNamara and John B. Connally
-Upcoming meeting
-Robert H. Finch
-McNamara
-Hugh Scott
-The President’s “Hawks”This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.