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Conversation 733-008

TapeTape 733StartWednesday, June 14, 1972 at 12:30 PMEndWednesday, June 14, 1972 at 1:02 PMTape start time03:54:43Tape end time04:27:22ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob")Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman reviewed administrative press strategy, specifically focusing on John Ehrlichman's recent television appearance and the quality of media scrutiny. The pair coordinated upcoming public relations efforts, including briefing procedures for Henry Kissinger’s trip to the People’s Republic of China and the rollout of the Strategic Arms Limitation Treaty (SALT). Additionally, they consulted with Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler regarding the timing and content of potential future press conferences to address domestic policy and Vietnam.

Press RelationsHenry KissingerSALT TreatyJohn EhrlichmanPublic Relations StrategyForeign Policy
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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 from 12:30 pm to 1:02 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 733-008 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 733-8

Date: June 14, 1972
Time: 12:30-1:02 pm
Location: Oval Office

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

     John D. Ehrlichman
          -Controversy
               -Television interview remarks in Los Angeles
                     -Presidential press conferences
                           -Ehrlichman’s response

                    -Quality of reporters' questions
         -The President's dealings with the press
              -Format

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BEGIN WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1
[Personal returnable]
[Duration: 1m 26s     ]

END WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1

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    Press briefing
         -Discussion with Ronald L. Ziegler
                -Henry A. Kissinger's forthcoming People’s Republic of China [PRC] trip

    Forthcoming Strategic Arms and Limitation Treaty [SALT] briefing
         -The President’s remarks
               -Television
                    -Ziegler’s view
         -Kissinger’s briefing
         -The President’s remarks
               -Television
                    -The President’s view
               -Length
               -Benefit
               -Television
         -Photograph opportunity

    Ehrlichman
         -Domestic policy

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BEGIN WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 2
[Personal returnable]
[Duration: 23m 23s ]

END WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 2

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     Press briefing
          -Ziegler
          -The President's schedule
                 -Press conference
                      -Domestic policy
                      -Timing
                 -Kissinger’s trip to Peking
          -Subjects for possible press conference
                 -Domestic issues
                 -Foreign issues
                      -Vietnam

Haldeman left at 1:02 pm.
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