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On October 11, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at Camp David from 7:01 pm to 7:02 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 148-018 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President talked with H.R. ("Bob") Haldeman. [See Conversation No. 219-26] The President's schedule - Atlanta - Henry A. Kissinger's schedule - Possible delay of arrival - Meeting with William P. Rogers - Dinner with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. - Possible delay of arrival. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob").