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Nixon & Haldeman on John B. Connally and Strategic planning

Wednesday, February 2, 1972 · 12:35 PM ET · Oval Office

ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")Conversation664-009 on Tape 664 (tape position 01:27:15–01:27:56)StartWednesday, February 2, 1972 at 12:35 PMEndWednesday, February 2, 1972 at 12:35 PMRecording deviceOval OfficeSourceNixon Library record for 664-009 ↗

AI Summary

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate an upcoming meeting with Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. The discussion focused on finalizing the President’s schedule and determining the timing for the session. Additionally, they reviewed potential talking points and suggested remarks to guide the President's interaction with Connally.

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NARA Description

On February 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at 12:35 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 664-009 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 664-9

Date: February 2, 1972
Time: 12:35 pm
Location: Oval Office

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

      President’s conversation with John B. Connally
           -The President’s schedule
                 -Meeting
                      -Suggested remarks
                      -Timing

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Cite this conversation

Conversation 664-009, February 2, 1972. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/664-009 (accessed October 12, 2026).