President Nixon directs H. R. Haldeman to meet with Senator John Tower to discuss developments regarding John B. Connally and Texas politics. Nixon emphasizes that a significant deal involving Connally is reaching a critical stage and is being handled at the highest level. The President instructs Haldeman to ensure Tower is briefed on this matter and to discourage any potential political skepticism or complaints from the Senator.
On May 14, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:58 am and 10:00 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 499-008 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 499-8
Date: May 14, 1971
Time: Unknown between 9:58 am and 10:00 am
Location: Oval Office
The President talked with H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman.
[Conversation No. 499-8A]
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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 06/10/2019.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]
[499-008-w001]
[Duration: 21s]
H. R. (“Bob’) Haldeman’s schedule
-John G. Tower
-Texas politics
-John B. Connally
-Recent breakfast with the President
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[End of conversation]This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.