President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met briefly at Camp David to coordinate the status of an ongoing follow-up regarding Lawrence O'Brien. Nixon expressed a clear desire to ensure the matter was being handled diligently and cautioned against any lapse in progress. Haldeman confirmed the task was being tracked to ensure the administration maintained control over the situation.
On August 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 3:23 pm to 3:26 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 205-017 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 205-17 Date: August 19, 1972 Time: 3:23 pm - 3:26 pm Location: Camp David Hard Wire The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman. [See Conversation No. 140-45; one item has been withdrawn]
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