188–9

Conversation No. 188-9

Date: May 18, 1972
Time: Unknown between 5:56 pm and 8:22 pm
Location: Camp David Hard Wire

The President dictated a memorandum for H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman.

Charles W. Colson
-Responsibility during Haldeman's absence
-Acknowledgements to editorial writers
-President's decision on Vietnam blockade

The President dictated a memorandum for Henry A. Kissinger.

New York Times story
-Anthony Lewis
-Morale in North Vietnam

Administration press efforts
-Leaks
-Morale in North Vietnam
-Richard M. Helms
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-Timing
-President’s trip to Soviet Union
-Responsibility
-Gen. Alexander M. Haig, Jr.

John B. Connally trip
-Importance
-Mode of travel
-Destinations
-Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru
-Possible additional destinations
-Australia, New Zealand
-Position
-Kissinger’s recommendation
-Time and date
-Departure
-Timing
-Idanell B. (“Nellie”) Connally
-George P. Shultz
-Confirmation
-Benefits of Connally’s trip
-Others’ recommendations
-State Department
-Kissinger’s recommendations
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