President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discussed managing the professional portfolio of George Shultz regarding East-West trade initiatives. Nixon directed Haldeman to strategically position Shultz to incorporate scientific expertise from Peter Flanigan to bolster European trade relations. The objective was to subtly frame these responsibilities to provide Shultz with broader authority while facilitating future collaborative work.
On November 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 12:49 pm to 12:50 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 226-009 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 226-9 Date: November 17, 1972 Time: 12:49 pm - 12:50 pm Location: Camp David Hard Wire The President talked with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman. [See Conversation No. 153-42] -10- NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM (rev. Feb.-08)
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