President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss the social dynamics and political hostilities encountered during recent White House functions. Haldeman analyzes the personal animosity displayed by Ronald and Nancy Reagan toward the President, comparing it to the visible disdain previously observed in Eunice Shriver during a diplomatic dinner. The conversation emphasizes the perceived emotional reactions of various political figures toward Nixon's presence in office.
On February 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:11 am and 11:00 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 458-001 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 458-001 Date: February 25, 1971 Time: Unknown between 9:11 am and 11:00 am Location: Oval Office The President met with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman [Recording begins while the conversation is in progress] National Governors’ Conference dinner -George C. Wallace ****************************************************************************** [Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 04/16/2019. Segment cleared for release.] [Privacy] [458-001-w001] [Duration: 45s] Ronald W. Reagan and Nancy Reagan -H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman’s opinion -Dislike of White House -Connected to their opinion of President Nelson A. Rockefeller -H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman’s opinion -Favorably disposed towards President Eunice (Kennedy) Shriver -Dinner in embassy for General Charles A, J. M de Gaulle Page | 1 White House Tapes of the Nixon Administration, 1971-1973 Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, NARA Online Public Access Catalog Identifier: 597542 -H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman’s opinion -Reaction to President’s dinner toast -Dislike for President ****************************************************************************** Recording was cut off at an unknown time before 11:00 am
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