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Haig, Jr\n\n     President's schedule\n          -California trip\n          -Connally\n          -Wolf Trap Farm National Park performance\n\n     Richard J. Whalen\n\n     President’s schedule\n          -August 13, 1971\n\n     Forthcoming White House Worship service\n          -Guest\n               -William F. (“Billy”) Graham's mother\n                     -Health","filename":["273a.mp3","273b.mp3","273c.mp3"],"tapeStart":"01:43:13","tapeEnd":"01:47:45","participantsList":["Nixon, Richard M. (President)","Haldeman, H. R. 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