Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 595 › Conversation 595-001
Nixon & Haig on Vietnam War and Daniel Ellsberg
Monday, October 18, 1971 · 12:46 PM–1:15 PM ET · Oval Office
AI Summary
President Nixon and Alexander Haig discussed the political landscape surrounding domestic opposition to the Vietnam War. They focused specifically on the implications of Daniel Ellsberg’s activities and influence. During the meeting, they also coordinated aspects of the President's upcoming schedule, including a potential meeting with Robert F. Ellsworth.
- Vietnam War
- Daniel Ellsberg
- Domestic opposition
- Presidential scheduling
- Robert F. Ellsworth
Audio
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Transcript (AI-generated)
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NARA Description
On October 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:46 pm to 1:15 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 595-001 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 594-10/595-1
Date: October 18, 1971
Time: 12:46 pm - 1:15 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
[This conversation is a continuation of conversation 594-10]
The President's Vietnam opponents
The President's schedule
-Robert F. Ellsworth
Haig left at 1:15 pm.Also recorded on October 18, 1971
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Cite this conversation
Conversation 595-001, October 18, 1971. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/595-001 (accessed October 14, 2026).