President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman discussed logistics regarding Alexander Haig’s upcoming arrival and the President’s return to Washington. They reviewed the uncertain status of Democratic National Committee leadership following John Connally's assessment of potential internal voting shifts. Additionally, the pair strategized on integrating Julie Nixon Eisenhower into the administration's second-term public relations operations by creating a formal role that avoids direct press responsibilities.
On December 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 4:00 pm and 6:50 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 157-030 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 157-30 Date: December 9, 1972 Time: Unknown between 4:00 pm and 6:50 pm Location: Camp David Study Table The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman. [See Conversation No. 235-11] William P. Rogers -47- NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM (rev. Apr.-08) Conversation No. 157-30 (cont’d) -Conversation with Haldeman Alexander M Haig, Jr.’s schedule -Meeting with the President -The President’s schedule -Return to Washington, DC ***************************************************************** [Begin segment reviewed under deed of gift] Democratic National Committee [DNC] -Vote -Election -Jean Westwood -John B. Connally -New committee [End segment reviewed under deed of gift] ***************************************************************** Second term reorganization -Julie Nixon Eisenhower -The President’s conversation with Ronald L. Ziegler -Constance M. (Cornell) (“Connie”) Stuart -Helen Smith -Press relations -Salary -Public relations [PR] -Title -Stuart
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