Conversation 433-076

TapeTape 433StartTuesday, May 8, 1973 at 7:41 PMEndTuesday, May 8, 1973 at 7:42 PMParticipantsHaig, Alexander M., Jr.; Nixon, Richard M. (President)Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building

AI Summary

President Nixon and Alexander Haig discussed the expected testimony of Bob Haldeman, emphasizing the necessity for him to be fully forthcoming regarding his past conversations. The brief exchange reflects the administration's strategic concern over managing testimony amidst the ongoing Watergate investigations. This conversation served to reinforce the President's preference for a cooperative approach during the upcoming proceedings.

Haldeman, H.R. (Bob)Watergate scandalTestimonyAdministration strategyExecutive privilege

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NARA Description

On May 8, 1973, Alexander M. Haig, Jr. and President Richard M. Nixon met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 7:41 pm to 7:42 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 433-076 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 433-76

Date: May 8, 1973
Time: 7:41 pm - 7:42 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
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Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked with the President.

[See Conversation No. 45-160]

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Yeah.

So, I understand that, you said that Bob was going to be for the rancher tomorrow, right?

I think it's very important that he be as forthcoming as possible with regard to any conversation.

It's very like, if they ask Bob, you know,

Okay.

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