President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to inquire about the status of a pending phone connection. This brief interaction reflects the logistical arrangements and communication management required while the President was working from the Camp David retreat. No substantive policy matters were addressed during this exchange.
On November 29, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:10 am and 1:47 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 156-015 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 156-15
Date: November 29, 1972
Time: Unknown between 10:10 am and 1:47 pm
Location: Camp David Study Table
The President talked with the Camp David operator.
The President waitingThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.