Nixon White House Tapes ›Tape 132 › Conversation 132-018

Beckman phone call on Camp David and Hardware

Thursday, May 18, 1972 · 12:00 AM–11:49 PM ET · Camp David Study Table ·31 sec

ParticipantsBeckman, Bill;  [Unknown person(s)]Conversation132-018 onTape 132 (tape position 00:13:55–00:14:26)StartThursday, May 18, 1972 at 12:00 AMEndTuesday, June 6, 1972 at 11:49 PMRecording deviceCamp David Study TableSourceNixon Library record for 132-018 ↗

AI Summary

Bill Beckman coordinates with an associate named Sam to procure specific hardware supplies, specifically distinguishing between jigsaw and saber saw blades for immediate use. The conversation serves as a logistical exchange to ensure the correct tools are delivered to the Camp David location. Beckman confirms that the requested items are secured and arranges for their prompt transport.

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There's, uh, Hoff not back yet, is he?
He certainly is.
Oh, he is.
Did he get some jigsaw blades?
Yeah, a saber saw blade is by Trojan.
Yeah, he got some for you.
Saber saw?
I don't want jigsaw blades.
There's different things.
They'll work on us.
Oh, okay.
As long as they work, I need them as soon as I can get them.
Uh, send me down some, would you?
Uh-huh.
Thank you.
Hey.

NARA Description

Bill Beckman and unknown person(s) talked on the telephone at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 12:00 am on May 18, 1972 and 11:49 pm on June 6, 1972. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 132-018 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 132-18

Date: Unknown between May 18, and June 6, 1972
Time: Unknown between 12:00 am, May 18 and 11:49 pm, June 6
Location: Camp David Study Table

Bill Beckman talked with Sam [Surname unknown].

     Clyde's [Surname unknown] schedule

     Jigsaw blades

     Saber saw blades

Also recorded on May 18, 1972

  • 132-001 12:00 AM · 43 sec — Bill Beckman and unknown person(s) talked on the telephone at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 12:00 am on May 18, 1972 and 11:49 pm on June 6, 1972.
  • 132-002 12:00 AM · 47 sec — Bill Beckman and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 12:00 am on May 18, 1972 and 11:49 pm on June 6, 1972.
  • 132-003 12:00 AM · 1 min — Bill Beckman and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 12:00 am on May 18, 1972 and 11:49 pm on June 6, 1972.
  • 132-004 12:00 AM · 38 sec — Unknown person(s) talked on the telephone at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 12:00 am on May 18, 1972 and 11:49 pm on June 6, 1972.
  • 132-005 12:00 AM · 47 sec — Bill Beckman and unknown person(s) talked on the telephone at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 12:00 am on May 18, 1972 and 11:49 pm on June 6, 1972.
  • 132-006 12:00 AM · 52 sec — Bill Beckman and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 12:00 am on May 18, 1972 and 11:49 pm on June 6, 1972.
  • 132-007 12:00 AM · 2 min — Bill Beckman and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 12:00 am on May 18, 1972 and 11:49 pm on June 6, 1972.
  • 132-008 12:00 AM · 31 sec — Bill Beckman and unknown person(s) talked on the telephone at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 12:00 am on May 18, 1972 and 11:49 pm on June 6, 1972.

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Cite this conversation

Conversation 132-018, May 18, 1972. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/132-018 (accessed September 18, 2026).