President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed logistics for a memorial service following the terrorist attack on Israeli athletes at the Munich Olympic Games. They coordinated the President’s attendance at a planned service, specifically addressing the timing and location requirements. The discussion focused on finalizing arrangements for a Catholic mass to be held at the U.S. Capitol.
On September 7, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:24 am and 10:32 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 772-005 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 772-5
Date: September 7, 1972
Time: Unknown between 10:24 am - 10:32 am
Location: Oval Office
The President met with H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman.
Murder of Israeli athletes at Olympic Games in Munich,
Germany
-Church service
-Time
-Location
-US Capitol
-Catholic mass
Haldeman left at an unknown time before 10:32 am.This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.