President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his Chief of Staff, Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The brief exchange served as a logistical step to initiate a direct line of communication between the President and his top advisor. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this specific interaction.
On May 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 5:47 pm and 6:48 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 165-032 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 165-32
Date: May 12, 1973
Time: Unknown between 5:47 pm and 6:48 pm
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.