Conversation 733-004

TapeTape 733StartWednesday, June 14, 1972 at 11:07 AMEndWednesday, June 14, 1972 at 11:15 AMTape start time02:36:33Tape end time02:36:39ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")Recording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to discuss the controversial case of General John D. Lavelle. The conversation focused on the implications of the unauthorized air strikes conducted by Lavelle in North Vietnam and the resulting political fallout. They assessed how to manage the administration's response to the investigation and potential public perception surrounding the General's actions.

John D. LavelleVietnam WarMilitary policyPolitical strategyUnauthorized air strikes

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NARA Description

On June 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:07 am and 11:15 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 733-004 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 733-4

Date: June 14, 1972
Time: Unknown between 11:07 and 11:15 am
Location: Oval Office

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

     Discussion of case of John D. Lavelle

Transcript

No transcript is available for this conversation.

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