The Haldeman Diaries

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Nixon's late chief of staff chronicles his four years in the White House, providing insights into significant events like the bombing of Cambodia, the Kent State killings, and Watergate, along with a deep dive into the president's personality. H.R. Haldeman, who passed away on 11/12/93, likely never revealed all he knew about Nixon's involvement in the Watergate cover-up or the administration's tactics against political adversaries. He left behind a legacy of four years and three months of diaries, written daily during his tenure as Chief of Staff. These unpublished diaries present an unvarnished view of a tumultuous era and a White House that has left a lasting mark on American history and politics. Haldeman's candid observations reflect the triumphs and tragedies of the time, detailing events such as the Cambodia bombings, Kent State, groundbreaking trips to Russia and China, the '72 campaign, Vietnam peace negotiations, and the internal power struggles within the White House. The diaries reveal Nixon as a shrewd, complex, and manipulative figure, showcasing his double-cross of Sen. Howard Baker, plans to compromise Ted Kennedy, and attempts to influence the Senate Watergate investigation. This meticulously reported account offers a fresh perspective on Nixon and the unfolding Watergate scandal, making it a significant chronicle of those years.