Ask the Scholar

On July 3, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:41 am and 11:53 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 536-017 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President met with H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman Weather - Day off for staff Schedule - Ronald L. Ziegler [Pause] The President's July 3, 1971 National Archives speech - Physical arrangements - Podium - Playing of the national anthem - President's actions - Position of Warren E. Burger and Carl B. Albert Death of Soviet cosmonauts - Release of statement Speech arrangements at the National Archives - Playing of the national anthem - President's actions The President's schedule - Letter - Rose Mary Woods, General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. Haldeman left at 11:53 am. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob").