President Richard Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss the handling and disposal of personal materials and correspondence. Their dialogue centers on the potential legal or public relations implications of these items being contested, specifically concerning the President’s word against others. The exchange concludes with a focus on organizing or destroying these records to ensure they do not become a liability.
On April 25, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 7:46 pm to 7:53 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 430-036 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 430-36 Date: April 25, 1973 Time: 7:46 pm - 7:53 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman. [See Conversation No. 38-157] [A transcript of the following portion of this conversation was initially prepared for the Watergate Special Prosecution Force (WSPF) and can be found in Record Group (RG) 460, pages 1-8 and in United States v. Mitchell, et al., Exhibit 33, pages 00633-00640 (1-8). The Nixon Presidential Materials Staff reviewed the transcript and made changes as necessary. This transcript has been reviewed under the provisions of the Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act of 1974 (PRMPA). The National Archives does not guarantee its accuracy.] [Begin transcribed portion] [End transcribed portion] -36- NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM Tape Subject Log (rev. November-2011)
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