President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to locate H. R. Haldeman, who was unavailable due to personal activities. After learning of Haldeman's absence, the President requested that the call be patched through to John D. Ehrlichman instead. This exchange highlights the administration's communication protocols during a period of high internal pressure.
On April 28, 1973, Camp David operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at Camp David at 6:32 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 164-020 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 164-20
Date: April 28, 1973
Time: 6:32 pm
Location: Camp David Study Table
The Camp David operator talked with the President.
H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman’s location
Request for telephone call
-John D. EhrlichmanThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.