Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 200 › Conversation 200-007

Nixon phone call with an unidentified caller on Domestic Council

Wednesday, August 9, 1972 · 10:19 AM–1:47 PM ET · Camp David Hard Wire · 2 min

ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President)Conversation200-007 on Tape 200StartWednesday, August 9, 1972 at 10:19 AMEndWednesday, August 9, 1972 at 1:47 PMRecording deviceCamp David Hard WireSourceNixon Library record for 200-007 ↗

AI Summary

President Nixon dictates a memorandum for John D. Ehrlichman regarding the strategic investigation of top Democratic officials. The conversation focuses on gathering damaging information on political opponents and emphasizes the need for rapid follow-up on these inquiries within a 24-hour window. Nixon asserts personal control over the flow of this intelligence and demands that he be kept apprised of all developments regarding these investigations.

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Last time around I missed one that you can also discuss with her and you should take responsibility for following up with her.
And there are many of the benefits of some of the matters to do so.
And I totally agree.
Then you have to re-enroll any investigations of the top Democratic officials.
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today, but in the next 24 hours.
I'm the only one responsible for receiving the data, written through by a top expert, seeking any information concerning the moment, which might be rock and hurry because we put out here again, we don't, we do not have to have an indictment.
I'm the only one responsible for gathering information on what is important to
Is there any information on him which might make a difference?
No.
It should be done now.
I want the person I know to follow up and keep me posted on those developments.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.

NARA Description

On August 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:19 am and 1:47 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 200-007 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 200-7

Date: August 9, 1972
Time: Unknown between 10:19 am and 1:47 pm
Location: Camp David Hard Wire

The President dictated a memorandum.

     John D. Ehrlichman
          -Domestic Council

     Campaign
        -Investigation of Democrats
              -Henry L. Kimelman
                    -John N. Mitchell
                         -Department of Interior
                         -Justice Department
                    -H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman
                    -Files
                    -Strategy
        -Requests for information

Also recorded on August 9, 1972

  • 200-005 10:19 AM · 47 sec — President Richard M. Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:19 am and 1:47 pm.
  • 200-006 10:19 AM · 4 min — President Richard M. Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:19 am and 1:47 pm.
  • 200-008 10:19 AM · 7 min — President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:19 am and 1:47 pm.
  • 200-009 10:19 AM · 2 min — President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:19 am and 1:47 pm.
  • 200-010 10:19 AM · 3 min — President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:19 am and 1:47 pm.
  • 200-011 10:19 AM · 3 min — President Richard M. Nixon and John D. Ehrlichman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:19 am and 1:47 pm.
  • 200-012 10:19 AM · 12 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:19 am and 1:47 pm.
  • 200-013 10:19 AM · 12 sec — President Richard M. Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:19 am and 1:47 pm.

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Cite this conversation

Conversation 200-007, August 9, 1972. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/200-007 (accessed October 12, 2026).