President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met at Camp David to coordinate their departure schedules and discuss concerns regarding an unnamed individual’s overly optimistic perception of current events. Nixon expressed skepticism toward this individual's outlook, noting a tendency to ignore harsh realities. The two agreed on the necessity of collaborating to manage the narrative surrounding an unspecified "hell of a story" involving potential intruders.
On October 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 9:57 am to 10:09 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 223-018 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 223-18 Date: October 22, 1972 Time: 9:57 am - 10:09 am Location: Camp David Hard Wire The President talked with H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman. [See Conversation No. 151-9; two items have been withdrawn]
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