President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met in the Oval Office to coordinate administrative logistics regarding the President's upcoming schedule. The discussion focused on practical arrangements, specifically the use of a car for Mrs. Acheson and potential adjustments to the memorial service for Dean Acheson. No major policy decisions were reached beyond these logistical updates.
On October 13, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:32 pm and 1:15 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 590-008 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 590-8
Date: October 13, 1971
Time: Unknown between 12:32 pm and 1:15 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman.
The President's schedule
-Arrangements for Mrs. Acheson's use of car
Haldeman left at an unknown time before 1:15 pm.
Conv. No. 590-15
Conversation No. (cont.)
590-9
Date: October 13, 1971
Time: Unknown between 12:32 pm and 1:15 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman
The President's schedule
-Possible change in Dean G. Acheson memorial service
Haldeman left at an unknown time before 1:15 pm.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.