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Conversation 343-009

TapeTape 343StartMonday, June 12, 1972 at 2:35 PMEndMonday, June 12, 1972 at 2:43 PMTape start time00:09:45Tape end time00:10:36ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building
AI Summary

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed the strategic logistical requirements and preparation time needed for a potential presidential address to the Senate. Nixon evaluated the relative ease of preparing for a formal address compared to other public appearances, such as a press conference. The discussion centered on balancing the President's personal scheduling preferences with the professional demands of high-level public communication.

Senate addressPress conferenceStrategic communicationPresidential schedulingPublic relations
AudioNARA Description

On June 12, 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 2:35 pm and 2:43 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 343-009 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 343-9

Date: June 12, 1972
Time: Unknown between 2:35 and 2:43 pm
Location: Old Executive Office Building

The President talked with an unknown person [H. R. Haldeman?]

     Press conference
          -Possible Senate address
                -Preparation time
                -The President’s view
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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It really would be much easier to prepare for it, frankly, for me.
Oh, Dan, how are you?
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