President Nixon dictated a memorandum to Chief of Staff H.R. Haldeman outlining administrative tasks and follow-up procedures following his 1972 election victory. The President directed staff to manage various post-election logistics, including the distribution of certificates and mementos to celebrities, campaign advance men, and financial contributors. He also requested the organization of Christmas mailings, the coordination of pen sets, and initial planning for the upcoming inauguration.
President Richard M. Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 6:05 pm on November 16, 1972 and 12:40 pm on November 17, 1972. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 226-002 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 226-2
Date: November 16 or 17, 1972
Time: Unknown between 6:05 pm, November 16, 1972 and 12:40 pm, November 17, 1972
Location: Camp David Hard Wire
The President dictated a memorandum to H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman.
Post-1972 election
-Request for memorandum
-Letter, mementos, certificates
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Conversation No. 226-2 (cont’d)
-Celebrities, advance men
-Christmas cards
-[Pen sets]
-Financial contributors
-1960 campaign
-Follow-up program
-[White House mailings]
-InaugurationThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.