Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 167 › Conversation 167-031
Nixon phone call with Camp David operator on H. R. Haldeman and Camp David
Sunday, May 20, 1973 · 7:05 PM ET · Camp David Study Table · 14 sec
AI Summary
President Nixon attempted to reach H. R. Haldeman via the Camp David operator to discuss urgent matters. Upon learning that Haldeman was dining at a nearby residence, the President instructed the operator to have him return the call later. This exchange highlights the logistical coordination required for Nixon to maintain direct communication with his key advisors during his retreat.
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NARA Description
On May 20, 1973, Camp David operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at Camp David at 7:05 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 167-031 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 167-31
Date: May 20, 1973
Time: 7:05 pm
Location: Camp David Study Table
The Camp David operator talked with the President.
H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman’s locationAlso recorded on May 20, 1973
- 167-023 3:35 PM · 11 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 3:35 pm and 3:36 pm.
- 167-024 3:36 PM · 14 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Charles G. ("Bebe") Rebozo talked on the telephone at Camp David from 3:36 pm to 3:37 pm.
- 167-025 4:11 PM · 10 min — President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at Camp David from 4:11 pm to 4:21 pm.
- 167-026 4:21 PM · 12 sec — 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.
- 167-027 5:30 PM · 12 min — President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at Camp David from 5:30 pm to 5:41 pm.
- 167-028 5:44 PM · 12 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 5:44 pm and 6:52 pm.
- 167-029 6:52 PM · 3 min — President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone at Camp David from 6:52 pm to 6:55 pm.
- 167-030 6:55 PM · 13 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 6:55 pm and 7:05 pm.
Cite this conversation
Conversation 167-031, May 20, 1973. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/167-031 (accessed October 12, 2026).