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Conversation 334-018

TapeTape 334StartTuesday, May 2, 1972 at 10:43 AMEndTuesday, May 2, 1972 at 10:44 AMTape start time01:54:21Tape end time01:57:18ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building
AudioNARA Description

On May 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 10:43 am to 10:44 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 334-018 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 334-18

Date: May 2, 1972
Time: 10:43 am - 10:44 am
Location: Executive Office Building

H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman talked with the President.

[See Conversation No. 23-104]
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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The point is to get to death.
No, no, God damn it to hell, don't do it that way.
I'll be over there.
And I want the death announcement and I will walk out.
I want it announced so that they don't have 30 minutes to think about it before I get there.
All right, can you be ready or not?
See what I mean?
If they announce it within five minutes after the death's announced, I want to be out there making the statement.
I don't want any delay, whatever.
Okay, let me know, I'll be right back.
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