Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 138
Nixon White House Tape 138 (July 29, 1972 – July 30, 1972)
14 conversations · Camp David Study Table · about 9 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Haldeman, Kissinger, Colson
An unidentified individual initiated a call through the Camp David operator to reach Major Freed at his quarters. The brief exchange served as a logistical request to establish telephone contact with the major. No further substantive policy or administrative details were captured in this recording.
President Nixon initiated a brief telephone communication through the Camp David operator to request a connection with H.R. "Bob" Haldeman. This interaction served primarily as a logistical step to facilitate direct contact with his Chief of Staff. No policy discussions occurred during this exchange.
President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman engaged in a brief, informal telephone conversation while at Camp David. The discussion primarily focused on recreational plans, specifically checking the viability of playing tennis given the weather conditions. No significant political decisions or administrative actions were recorded during this brief exchange.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an urgent communication with his National Security Advisor, Henry Kissinger. The brief exchange served as a logistical bridge to initiate a direct conversation between the President and Kissinger regarding administration business. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this specific operator-assisted connection.
President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discussed the military situation in Vietnam, focusing on defensive maneuvers near Firebase Birmingham and the administration's frustration with media coverage regarding the bombing of dikes. They also addressed concerns over unauthorized public comments made by trade negotiator William D. Eberle regarding upcoming negotiations with Japanese Prime Minister Kakuei Tanaka. Nixon instructed Kissinger to investigate the status of these trade talks and to better prepare for the summit to ensure substantive results.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone call to cartoonist Al Capp. He directed the operator to obtain the necessary contact information through Charles W. Colson’s office or the White House switchboard. This brief administrative exchange served to initiate a direct line of communication between the President and Capp.
President Nixon instructed the Camp David operator to facilitate two high-level communications while he relocated to Birch Lodge. He requested that a message be left for cartoonist Al Capp to return his call, and directed the operator to attempt to reach Secretary John B. Connally. The brief exchange served as a logistical coordination for the President's upcoming private correspondence.
President Nixon initiated a request through the Camp David operator to place a telephone call to John B. Connally. The operator informed the President that Connally was currently unavailable due to horseback riding and would return the call upon his return. Nixon confirmed he would be located at Birch Lodge to receive the incoming communication.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an urgent connection with White House Chief of Staff H.R. Haldeman. This brief administrative interaction served as a logistical bridge to initiate a direct line of communication between the President and his top aide. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this request for assistance.
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman discuss the logistics of First Lady Pat Nixon’s potential attendance at Senator Allen J. Ellender’s funeral, specifically weighing the optics of changing previous plans to exclude her against the benefit of her presence. The President ultimately decides she should attend, prioritizing political impact over the convenience of congressional spouses. During the discussion, Nixon also briefly disparages the individuals responsible for the Watergate break-in, labeling the operation as an act of stupidity.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone connection with Special Counsel Charles W. Colson. The brief interaction served as a logistical request to initiate a direct line of communication with a key White House advisor. No policy or substantive political matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
President Nixon communicated with the Camp David operator to coordinate a telephonic conversation with Charles W. Colson. The operator confirmed that Colson would be available to return the President's call within approximately thirty minutes. The interaction served strictly as a logistical arrangement to facilitate direct communication between the two men.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone call to Reverend Billy Graham. This request reflects the frequent communication and personal consultation Nixon maintained with Graham during his presidency. No further substantive policy discussions were recorded during this brief administrative interaction.
President Nixon and Charles Colson spoke via telephone while the President was at Camp David to discuss sensitive political and administrative matters. Although the majority of the conversation remains restricted, the discussion centered on high-level strategy regarding the management of ongoing domestic issues. No definitive actions or decisions were explicitly transcribed due to the withdrawn status of the primary content.