Conversation: 188-009
Prev:  188-008 Next: 188-010Start Date: 18-May-1972 5:56 PM
End Date: 18-May-1972 8:22 PM
Participants:
Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob"); Kissinger, Henry A.; Recording Device: Camp David Hard Wire
Full Tape Conversation Start Time: 00:31:34
Full Tape Conversation End Time: 00:36:26
NARA Description:
On May 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 5:56 pm and 8:22 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 188-009 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding Aid:
Conversation No. 188-9 Date: May 18, 1972 Time: Unknown between 5:56 pm and 8:22 pm Location: Camp David Hard Wire The President dictated a memorandum for H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman. Charles W. Colson -Responsibility during Haldeman's absence -Acknowledgements to editorial writers -President's decision on Vietnam blockade The President dictated a memorandum for Henry A. Kissinger. New York Times story -Anthony Lewis -Morale in North Vietnam Administration press efforts -Leaks -Morale in North Vietnam -Richard M. Helms 5 NIXON PRESIDENTIAL MATERIALS STAFF Tape Subject Log (rev. 10/06) Conv. No. 188-9 (cont.) ************************************************************************** BEGIN WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1 [National Security] [Duration: 1m 3s ] INDIA-PAKISTAN END WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1 ************************************************************************** -Timing -President’s trip to Soviet Union -Responsibility -Gen. Alexander M. Haig, Jr. John B. Connally trip -Importance -Mode of travel -Destinations -Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru -Possible additional destinations -Australia, New Zealand -Position -Kissinger’s recommendation -Time and date -Departure -Timing -Idanell B. (“Nellie”) Connally -George P. Shultz -Confirmation -Benefits of Connally’s trip -Others’ recommendations -State Department -Kissinger’s recommendations 6 NIXON PRESIDENTIAL MATERIALS STAFF Tape Subject Log (rev. 10/06)