President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman briefly discuss the establishment of a foundation intended to preserve the administration's legacy. Nixon expresses enthusiasm for the project and indicates his personal intention to author a history of his first term. The two agree that the comprehensive collection of White House tape recordings will serve as the primary resource for this historical account.
On May 11, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:56 pm to 2:57 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 434-023 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 434-23 Date: May 11, 1973 Time: 2:56 pm - 2:57 pm Location: Old Executive Office Building The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman. [See Conversation No. 46-11]
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