President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to inquire about the whereabouts of H. R. Haldeman. The operator informed the President that Haldeman was attending dinner and a theater performance and would be unavailable until 10:00 p.m. Nixon decided against attempting to reach him elsewhere, opting to delay the call until later that evening.
On May 11, 1973, Camp David operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 6:47 pm and 7:08 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-006 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 165-6
Date: May 11, 1973
Time: Unknown between 6:47 pm and 7:08 pm
Location: Camp David Study Table
The Camp David operator talked with the President.
H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman’s locationThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.