Conversation 721-009

TapeTape 721StartMonday, May 8, 1972 at 12:07 PMEndMonday, May 8, 1972 at 12:13 PMTape start time00:36:57Tape end time00:37:43ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")Recording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman coordinate a strategy to locate and secure a meeting with John B. Connally. The President instructs Haldeman to find Connally, bring him to his office, and hold him there until Nixon can initiate a telephone call. This interaction emphasizes the urgency of establishing direct communication with Connally to discuss pending matters involving Henry Kissinger.

John B. ConnallyCommunication strategyHenry KissingerWhite House operations

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NARA Description

On May 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:07 pm and 12:13 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 721-009 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 721-9

Date: May 8, 1972
Time: Unknown between 12:07 pm and 12:13 pm
Location: Oval Office

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

     John B. Connally
          -Meeting with President
          -Location
               -Meeting with Henry A. Kissinger
          -Location of meeting with President
               -Call

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Uh, see if, uh, Comrade Tipton can get him.

I know I wasn't wrong.

I meant for you to check on me as soon as you find him.

Bring him into your office and hold him and let me know when he's there.

And I'll call you.

Okay?

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