Conversation: 429-015
Prev: 429-014 Next: 429-016Start Date: 19-Apr-1973 3:46 PM
End Date: 19-Apr-1973 5:00 PM
Participants:
Nixon, Richard M. (President); Moore, Richard A.;Recording Device: Old Executive Office Building
NARA Description:
On April 19, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Richard A. Moore met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:46 pm to 5:00 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 429-015 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding Aid:
Conversation No. 429-15
Date: April 19, 1973
Time: Unknown between 3:46 pm and 5:00 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President met with Richard A. Moore.
[A transcript of the following portion of this conversation was initially prepared for the
Watergate Special Prosecution Force (WSPF) and can be found in Record Group (RG) 460, Box
174, pages 1-69. The Nixon Presidential Materials Staff reviewed the transcript and made
changes as necessary. This transcript has been reviewed under the provisions of the Presidential
Recordings and Materials Preservation Act of 1974 (PRMPA). The National Archives does not
guarantee its accuracy.]
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[E. Howard Hunt, Jr.] [?]
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Moore’s worry
-Cessation of activities
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NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Tape Subject Log
(rev. January-2011)
Conversation No. 429-15 (cont’d)
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Moore’s lawyer’s assessment
-Conspiracy
-Moore’s role
-John W. Dean, III
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[Dean’s role] [?]
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Moore’s lack of knowledge
-Fundraising procedures
-Purpose for money
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President’s recommendation regarding La Costa meeting
-Haziness
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President’s knowledge of La Costa meeting
-Forgetfulness
-Moore
[Resume transcribed portion]
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NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM
Tape Subject Log
(rev. January-2011)
Conversation No. 429-15 (cont’d)
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Process [?]
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Attorney General
-Corruption
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Moore’s role
-Problem
-John D. Ehrlichman
-H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman
-Blackmail
-President’s reassurances
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Moore left at 5:00 pm.