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Conversation 595-001

TapeTape 595StartMonday, October 18, 1971 at 12:46 PMEndMonday, October 18, 1971 at 1:15 PMTape start time00:00:33Tape end time00:01:38ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Haig, Alexander M., Jr.Recording deviceOval 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 WarDaniel EllsbergDomestic oppositionPresidential schedulingRobert F. Ellsworth
AudioNARA 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.
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Maen nhw'n cymryd pethau i'w wneud.
Maen nhw'n cymryd pethau i'w wneud
Byddwch yn dod at Ellsberg os ydych chi eisiau gweld.
Rwy'n meddwl bod hynny'n syniad da.
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