President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman reviewed the status of Vietnam peace negotiations and upcoming foreign policy engagements, including visits from Soviet Foreign Minister Andrei Gromyko and British Foreign Secretary Alec Douglas-Home. The discussion touched upon the congressional vote to end the war and the evolving media perception of Secretary of State William Rogers. Nixon and Haldeman further evaluated Henry Kissinger’s negotiation progress, contrasting his effectiveness with the perceived limitations of the State Department.
On September 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House from 6:05 pm to 6:08 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 777-005 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 777-5
Date: September 14, 1972
Time: 6:05 pm - 6:08 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with H.R. (“Bob”)Haldeman.
Vietnam War
-Negotiations
-Interim agreement
-House of Representatives action
(rev. Oct-06)
-End the War vote
-Tally
The President's schedule
-Andrei A. Gromyko visit
-Office appointment
-Dinner
-Sir Alexander F. (“Alec”) Douglas-Home
-Dinner
Foreign policy
-William P. Rogers
-Media's perception
-Henry A. Kissinger
-Negotiations
-Results
-Secretary of State's function
Haldeman left at 6:08 pm.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.