Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 192 › Conversation 192-003

Nixon phone call with Camp David Operator on Ehrlichman arrival

Friday, June 9, 1972 · 10:23 AM ET · Camp David Hard Wire · 33 sec

ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Camp David OperatorConversation192-003 on Tape 192 (tape position 01:17:06–01:17:36)StartFriday, June 9, 1972 at 10:23 AMEndFriday, June 9, 1972 at 10:23 AMRecording deviceCamp David Hard WireSourceNixon Library record for 192-003 ↗

AI Summary

President Nixon inquired about John Ehrlichman's arrival time and lodging arrangements at Camp David, confirming that Ehrlichman was expected shortly and would not be staying overnight. Nixon also sought confirmation regarding the availability of "Birch" (likely referring to a location or person) for a meeting, indicating his intention to relocate to that area to avoid disruption. The conversation primarily focused on logistical arrangements for Ehrlichman's visit and Nixon's subsequent meeting plans.

  • Ehrlichman arrival
  • Camp David logistics
  • Meeting arrangements
  • Travel plans
  • Birch location

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Position in tape: 01:17:06 – 01:17:36

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NARA Description

On June 9, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at 10:23 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 192-003 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 192-3

Date: June 9, 1972
Time: 10:23 am
Location: Camp David Hard Wire

The President talked with Camp David operator.

[See Conversation No. 133-22]

Transcript (AI-generated)

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OperatorYes, sir. Mr. Ehrlichman has left Washington by helicopter, and he'll be here in about 15 minutes, at 10:45.
NixonDo you know what uh to what--what where he's going to stay?
OperatorNo, he's uh intending to return.
NixonOh, he's not going to stay. All right. Is Birch clear?
OperatorBirch is clear, yes, sir.
NixonSo I can meet there as uh I think I'll go over there because they're fix somebody else in here, and uh I'll be there about uh call him in Birch.
OperatorOkay, fine. Thank you.

Also recorded on June 9, 1972

  • 133-022 10:23 AM · 15 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 10:23 am.
  • 133-023 10:23 AM · 5 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:23 am and 10:29 am.
  • 192-004 10:23 AM · 44 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:23 am and 10:29 am.
  • 192-007 10:24 AM · 27 min — President Richard M. Nixon and John N. Mitchell met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 10:24 am to 10:47 am.
  • 133-024 10:29 AM · 3 min — President Richard M. Nixon and George P. Shultz talked on the telephone at Camp David from 10:29 am to 10:32 am.
  • 192-005 10:29 AM · 3 min — President Richard M. Nixon and George P. Shultz met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 10:29 am to 10:52 am.
  • 133-025 10:32 AM · 8 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:32 am and 10:34 am.
  • 192-006 10:32 AM · 24 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:32 am and 10:34 am.

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Cite this conversation

Conversation 192-003, June 9, 1972. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/192-003 (accessed October 29, 2026).