President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an outgoing telephone call to White House Chief of Staff Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The brief exchange served as a logistical step to establish communication between the President and his staff. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this connection process.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:05 am and 10:11 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-009 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 165-9
Date: May 12, 1973
Time: Unknown between 10:05 am and 10:11 am
Location: Camp David Study Table
The President talked with the Camp David operator.
Telephone call to Alexander M. Haig, Jr.This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.