President Nixon dictates a memorandum to H. R. Haldeman regarding the sensitive handling and restricted distribution of a specific document. He clarifies that the file should remain solely within Haldeman's office and must not be circulated to other files. This directive emphasizes the President's intent to maintain strict confidentiality and control over the record's location.
On July 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:29 pm and 1:35 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 196-015 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 196-15
Date: July 23, 1972
Time: Unknown between 12:29 pm and 1:35 pm
Location: Camp David Hard Wire
The President dictated a memorandum to H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman; the President incorrectly
stated the date as July 24, 1972.
Instructions
-Distribution
(rev. Oct-06)
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[This dictation continues as Conversation No. 196-17]This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.