President Nixon instructed the Camp David operator to cease attempts to reach Charles W. Colson after the operator reported an inability to connect with him at his home or office. Nixon determined that further outreach was unnecessary at the time and opted to abandon the call for the moment. This brief exchange reflects the administrative management of the President's personal communications while he was working from Camp David.
On June 2, 1973, Camp David operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at Camp David at 12:29 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-020 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 168-20
Date: June 2, 1973
Time: 12:29 pm
Location: Camp David Study Table
The Camp David operator talked with the President.
Request for telephone call
-Charles W. ColsonThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.