President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman briefly conferred regarding the status of staff member Pat Buchanan's current work assignments. The President inquired whether Buchanan had been adequately utilized, leading to a discussion about his ongoing responsibilities related to speechwriting. Haldeman confirmed Buchanan's focus on speech-related projects, and the two agreed to touch base again later that evening.
On August 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 4:34 pm to 4:36 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 362-021 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 362-21
Date: August 14, 1972
Time: 4:34 pm - 4:36 pm
(rev. Nov-03)
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman.
[See Conversation No. 29-66]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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.