President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman convened in the Oval Office to discuss the President's public right to provide an explanation regarding the escalating Watergate crisis. The conversation centered on strategies for managing executive communication and public perception as the administration faced mounting legal and political pressure. This discussion highlights the ongoing efforts by the President and his chief of staff to formulate a defense against the unfolding scandal.
On April 27, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 5:43 pm and 6:04 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 906-020 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 906-20
Date: April 27, 1973
Time: Unknown between 5:43 pm and 6:04 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman.
President’s right to explanation
Haldeman left at an unknown time before 6:04 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.