President Nixon and the Camp David operator discuss an incoming communication attempt from National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. Upon being informed that Kissinger is currently occupied on another line, Nixon authorizes the operator to have Kissinger return the call at a later time. The brief exchange serves primarily as a logistical coordination to facilitate an impending discussion between the President and his advisor.
On June 19, 1973, Camp David operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:10 pm and 11:16 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 169-007 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 169-7
Date: June 19, 1973
Time: Unknown between 11:10 pm and 11:16 pm
Location: Camp David Study Table
The Camp David operator talked with the President.
Request for telephone call
-Henry A. KissingerThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.