President Nixon initiated a brief communication with the Camp David operator to request a telephone connection with H.R. Haldeman. This administrative interaction highlights the routine logistical coordination required for the President to conduct official business while stationed at the retreat. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:30 pm and 12:35 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 168-031 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 168-31
Date: June 3, 1973
Time: Unknown between 12:30 pm and 12:35 pm
Location: Camp David Study Table
The President talked with the Camp David.
Request for telephone call
-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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.