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Conversation: 189-001

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Start Date: 17-May-1972 9:14 AM

End Date: 17-May-1972 9:33 AM

Participants:

Nixon, Richard M. (President)Colson, Charles W.

Recording Device: Camp David Hard Wire

Full Tape Conversation Start Time: 00:01:08

Full Tape Conversation End Time: 00:09:36

189a.mp3

189b.mp3

NARA Description:

On May 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 9:14 am to 9:33 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 189-001 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid:

Conversation No. 189-1

Date: May 17, 1972
Time: 9:14 am - 9:33 am
Location: Camp David Hard Wire

The President talked with Charles W. Colson; the recording began at an unknown time while the
telephone call was in progress.


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BEGIN WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1
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