President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to issue a request for Chief of Staff Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to meet him at the Aspen Lodge. This brief logistical communication facilitated a direct discussion between the President and his top aide during Nixon's stay at the retreat. No further substantive policy matters were addressed in this exchange.
On June 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:42 am and 11:21 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 169-017 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 169-17
Date: June 20, 1973
Time: Unknown between 9:42 am and 11:21 am
Location: Camp David Study Table
The President talked with the Camp David operator.
Request for meeting
-Alexander M. Haig, Jr.This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.