President Nixon initiated a brief administrative request to the Camp David operator to connect him with his former Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. The call serves as a routine communication attempt to reach a key advisor during the President's stay at the retreat. No substantive policy matters were discussed, as the interaction was limited to the placement of the telephone connection.
On May 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 4:21 pm and 5:30 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 167-026 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 167-26
Date: May 20, 1973
Time: Unknown between 4:21 pm and 5:30 pm
Location: Camp David Study Table
The President talked with the Camp David operator.
Telephone call to H. R. (“Bob”) HaldemanThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.