President Nixon and Colonel Richard T. Kennedy coordinated logistics for the arrival and scheduling of Alexander Haig, who was expected to return late that night. Nixon instructed Kennedy to ensure Haig rested upon his arrival before traveling to Camp David to meet with the President the following afternoon. This brief exchange served to finalize the itinerary for upcoming consultations regarding the administration's ongoing objectives.
On December 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Col. Richard T. Kennedy met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 7:46 pm to 7:48 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 235-023 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 235-23 Date: December 9, 1972 Time: 7:46 pm - 7:48 pm Location: Camp David Hard Wire The President talked with Col. Richard T. Kennedy. [See Conversation No. 157-42]
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