President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman briefly coordinate an upcoming meeting to discuss sensitive matters. The conversation serves primarily as a logistical check-in, with Haldeman requesting authorization to join the President in person. This short exchange sets the stage for a subsequent, more substantive discussion regarding the escalating pressures facing the administration.
On April 26, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:52 pm to 3:54 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 431-008 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 431-008 Date: April 26, 1973 Time: 3:52 pm - 3:54 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman. [See Conversation No. 045-009]
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