President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an urgent communication with his National Security Advisor, Henry A. Kissinger. This brief interaction served as a logistical step to establish a direct line between the President and Kissinger during Nixon's stay at the retreat. No substantive policy matters were discussed, as the exchange was limited to arranging the connection.
On November 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 3:08 pm and 3:11 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 153-021 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 153-21
Date: November 14, 1972
Time: Unknown between 3:08 pm and 3:11 pm
Location: Camp David Study Table
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Conversation No. 153-21 (cont’d)
The President talked with the Camp David operator.
Request for a call to Henry A. KissingerThis transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.