President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to inquire about the whereabouts of H.R. Haldeman and to request a telephone connection. Upon learning that Haldeman was attending church and would not be available until 12:30, the President directed the operator to connect him with Stephen B. Bull instead. This exchange reflects the administrative coordination required to maintain presidential communications while at the Camp David retreat.
On September 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:27 am and 11:28 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 143-004 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 143-4 Date: September 17, 1972 Time: Unknown between 11:27 am and 11:28 am Location: Camp David Study Table The Camp David operator talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 211-15] H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman -Location Request for a call to Stephen B. Bull
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