Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 821 › Conversation 821-002
Haldeman on 1972 election and White House logistics
Tuesday, December 12, 1972 · 6:10 PM–6:12 PM ET · Oval Office · 2 min
AI Summary
H. R. Haldeman met with unidentified individuals to coordinate logistical arrangements for an upcoming reception honoring 1972 election supporters. The discussion focused on necessary event preparations and the integration of these activities into the President’s schedule, including coordination with a scheduled Cabinet meeting. No major policy decisions were made during this brief administrative briefing.
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NARA Description
On December 12, 1972, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:10 pm and 6:12 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 821-002 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 821-2
Date: December 12, 1972
Time: Unknown between 6:10 pm and 6:12 pm
Location: Oval Office
H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman [?] met with unknown people.
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NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Conversation No. 821-2 (cont’d)
[Begin segment reviewed under deed of gift]
Reception for 1972 election supporters [?]
-Preparations
-Cabinet meeting
-The President’s schedule
[End segment reviewed under deed of gift]
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Tape ends at an unknown time before 6:12 pm.Also recorded on December 12, 1972
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Cite this conversation
Conversation 821-002, December 12, 1972. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/821-002 (accessed October 1, 2026).