President Nixon consulted with Major John V. Brennan regarding the feasibility of the First Family traveling to Camp David despite adverse weather conditions. Brennan advised that while the flight would be slightly longer and more turbulent due to high winds and snow flurries, access to the retreat remained possible. Following this assessment, Nixon concluded the call after confirming the potential for a round trip that same evening.
On March 18, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and John V. Brennan talked on the telephone from 9:50 am to 9:51 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 037-146 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 37-146
Date: March 18, 1973
Time: 9:50 am-9:51 am
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with John V. (“Jack”) Brennan.
First Family's visit to Camp David
-Weather conditionsThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.