President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman coordinated the schedule for Henry Kissinger’s return to Washington to ensure their meetings were not disrupted by the President's travel to Atlanta. Nixon directed Haldeman to instruct Kissinger to delay his arrival until 5:00 p.m. so that they could meet privately with Secretary of State William P. Rogers. The plan further included a private dinner at the White House with Nixon, Kissinger, and Alexander Haig to discuss ongoing diplomatic matters.
On October 11, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at Camp David from 7:01 pm to 7:02 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 148-018 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 148-18 Date: October 11, 1972 Time: 7:01 pm - 7:02 pm Location: Camp David Study Table The President talked with H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman. [See Conversation No. 219-26] The President's schedule -Atlanta -Henry A. Kissinger's schedule -Possible delay of arrival -Meeting with William P. Rogers -Dinner with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. -Possible delay of arrival (rev. Oct-06)
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