Watergate Investigation Insights

The transcript covers a conversation between President Nixon and Bob Haldeman about the FBI's investigation into the Democratic break-in. They discuss strategies to manage the investigation, media coverage, and the tracing of money linked to the break-in. The conversation also touches on the potential involvement of the CIA and the White House's role in handling the situation.

What is the primary focus of the Nixon Presidential Library and Museum's presentation?

• Nixon's foreign policies

• Nixon's resignation speech

• A selection from the White House Tapes

• The Watergate scandal

What issue does Haldeman mention regarding the FBI's investigation?

• The FBI is not under control

• The FBI is focusing on the wrong suspects

• The FBI is leaking information

• The FBI is cooperating with the CIA

What is Haldeman's proposed solution to handle the investigation?

• To involve the CIA in the investigation

• To publicly announce the investigation's findings

• To have Walters call Pat Gray to halt the investigation

• To fire the FBI agents involved

What does Haldeman say about the FBI agents' belief regarding the investigation?

• They think it's a CIA operation

• They are unsure about the source of the break-in

• They believe it's a White House operation

• They suspect the involvement of foreign governments

Who is Ken Dahlberg in the context of the investigation?

• A photographer involved in the break-in

• A person who donated $25,000 traced to the break-in

• An FBI agent leading the investigation

• A journalist covering the story

What is the FBI's conclusion after interviewing Colson?

• The break-in was a White House operation

• The break-in was a CIA operation

• The break-in was orchestrated by the Election Committee

• The break-in was a random act by the Cubans

What does Nixon suggest about the way they should handle the situation?

• To play it tough

• To cooperate with the FBI

• To deny all allegations

• To involve the media

What does Nixon express concern about regarding the investigation?

• The involvement of the media

• The cooperation of the FBI

• The potential uncovering of unrelated issues

• The lack of evidence

What does Haldeman mention about the pressure on Liddy?

• Liddy was under pressure to get more information

• Liddy was pressured to destroy evidence

• Liddy was pressured to resign

• Liddy was pressured to cooperate with the FBI

What does Nixon say about Mitchell's knowledge of the situation?

• Mitchell knew all the details

• Mitchell was unaware of the situation

• Mitchell knew some details but not how it was handled

• Mitchell was the mastermind behind the break-in