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Conversation 197-018

TapeTape 197StartSaturday, July 22, 1972 at 4:23 PMEndSaturday, July 22, 1972 at 6:37 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President)Recording deviceCamp David Hard Wire
AudioNARA Description

On July 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 4:23 pm and 6:37 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 197-018 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 197-018

Date: July 22, 1972
Time: Unknown between 4:23 pm and 6:37 pm
Location: Camp David Hard Wire

The President resumed dictation; this is a continuation of Conversation No. 197-16.

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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift 09/27/2019.
Segment cleared for release.]
[Personal Returnable]
[197-018-w001]
[Duration: 2m 22s]

       1972 campaign
              -H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman
                      -The President’s communication of John B. Connally’s observation
              -International concerns
                      -Winston S. Churchill
                              -Time
              -Judicial appointments
              -Law enforcement

       The President's schedule
              -Wedding of Dabney Jane Hibbert to Barry Wayne Feather
                      -Attendees
                             -Jean Stapleton [sp]
                             -Unknown person’s remark

       1972 campaign
              -Spiro T. Agnew
                     -The President’s support [?]
              -George S. McGovern
              -Edward M. (“Ted”) Kennedy
                     -1976 presidential election
                     -Democratic Party leadership
                            -Future in Democratic Party

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Transcript (AI-Generated)

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Me?
Me?
Me?
The other side, the issues are very tough.
The judges we have appointed and the progress in the law enforcement field.
The White House, I forget it back to the head of the head of the head of the head of the head of the head of the head of the head of the head of the head of the head of the head
Thank you, guys.
On the other hand...
What was the hypothesis with regard to what can happen to Kennedy?
In other words, you know, the question may come up, but you know, we put all the Democratic Party in its own place.
Of course, yeah.
In a responsible way for a few years.
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