President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discuss the preparation of briefing materials regarding the Pay Board and upcoming meetings. Nixon emphasizes his desire to maintain political independence, explicitly stating that he does not want to feel beholden to the individuals or entities involved. The discussion also touches upon the coordination of legal opinions from John Mitchell and John Dean to support these administrative objectives.
On November 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 1:16 pm and 1:53 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 618-028 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 618-28
Date: November 15, 1971
Time: Unknown between 1:16 pm and 1:53 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman.
Paper
-Forthcoming meeting
-Pay board
Legal opinion
-John N. Mitchell
-John W. Dean IIIThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.