Conversation 500-027

TapeTape 500StartTuesday, May 18, 1971 at 4:05 PMEndTuesday, May 18, 1971 at 4:06 PMTape start time04:15:14Tape end time04:15:51ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")Recording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman met to coordinate scheduling and strategy regarding upcoming meetings with Henry Kissinger, John Scali, and Ronald Ziegler. The brief discussion emphasized the political importance of the events slated for the following weekend. The participants aimed to ensure alignment among key advisors to effectively manage the administration's messaging.

Presidential SchedulingAdministration StrategyHenry KissingerWhite House StaffPolitical Communications

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NARA Description

On May 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 4:05 pm and 4:06 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 500-027 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 500-27

Date: May 18, 1971
Time: Unknown between 4:05 pm and 4:06 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President talked with an H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman.

     President's schedule
           -Henry A. Kissinger, John A. Scali, and Ronald L. Ziegler

[End of conversation]

The President left at 4:06 pm.

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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I'm Henry Scali, Ron.

Let's talk about this thing a little bit.

This weekend and so forth is important.

I'll be worried.

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