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Conversation 917-019

TapeTape 917StartMonday, May 14, 1973 at 11:40 AMEndMonday, May 14, 1973 at 11:42 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Woods, Rose MaryRecording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Richard Nixon met with his personal secretary, Rose Mary Woods, to discuss the organization and status of sensitive Watergate-related memoranda. The conversation focused on distinguishing between internal files and documents prepared for distribution, including materials originating from Camp David. Nixon confirmed that the records were properly accounted for and verified, indicating the completion of a review process regarding these sensitive papers.

Watergate scandalRose Mary WoodsWhite House recordsCamp Davidmemoranda management
AudioNARA Description

On May 14, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Rose Mary Woods met in the Oval Office of the White House from 11:40 am to 11:42 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 917-019 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 917-019

Date: May 14, 1973
Time: 11:40 am - 11:42 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Rose Mary Woods.

       Watergate
             -Memoranda [memos]
                  -For file contrasted with sent out
                  -Camp David
                  -President’s assessment

Woods left at 11:42 am.
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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It doesn't have any of your successes you want.
No, no, no, no.
Those are all memories.
I'll shoot them.
No, I was just trying to find a memorandum that I may send out.
Well, that's the only one we have.
And I'm sure everybody's left can't say what they were given.
I know, I know, I know.
I've got them checked out.
It's all done.
Fine.
That's what I expected.
OK.
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