President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the management of a sensitive personal situation involving an individual's absence due to an infection. The dialogue focuses on ensuring that the public or private narrative regarding her inability to attend is handled consistently to avoid potential complications. Haldeman provides reassurance to the President that the current approach is the most effective course of action for the administration.
On July 30, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 1:06 pm to 1:32 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 198-020 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 198-20 Date: July 30, 1972 Time: 1:06 pm - 1:32 pm Location: Camp David Hard Wire The President talked with H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman. [See Conversation No. 138-10; two items have been withdrawn from this conversation]
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