Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 174
Nixon White House Tape 174 (June 29, 1972)
10 conversations · Camp David Study Desk · about 2 min of released audio
An unidentified individual communicated with the Camp David operator to coordinate telephonic logistics. The brief exchange focused on identifying a specific incoming line. No substantive policy discussions occurred, as the interaction was limited to a request for a return call.
An unidentified male caller contacted the Camp David operator to request that a return call be facilitated. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request to reconnect with another party. No substantive policy matters or official developments were discussed during the brief interaction.
An unidentified caller requests an 'empty shot' from the Camp David operator, a phrase likely referencing a technical request or a specific logistical task related to the facility's operations. The brief interaction involves no high-level policy discussions or administrative decisions beyond this singular request. Due to the lack of context and the ambiguity of the terminology used, the purpose of the communication remains indeterminate.
An unidentified caller attempted to contact Chief Edwards at the Camp David study desk. After the individual answering the phone, identified as Toby, confirmed that the Chief was unavailable, the caller promptly ended the request. This brief interaction represents a routine administrative inquiry rather than a substantive policy discussion.
A telephone call was placed from Camp David by an individual named Michael to the Camp David operator. The primary purpose of the communication was to facilitate a connection to an individual named Clyde. Because no transcript or audio content is available, the specific subject matter and ultimate outcome of the conversation remain unidentified.
Michael and Clyde discussed the technical status and final preparation of a project involving specific aircraft equipment. They reviewed the mechanical configuration of a component described as a 'little square' on the top of the plane and confirmed that the necessary adjustments were complete. The conversation concluded with the participants preparing to conduct a final test of the equipment.
An unidentified individual contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a routine technical assessment of the telephone line. The participants exchanged brief, informal greetings to confirm connectivity. The interaction served exclusively as a functional test of communication systems at the Camp David facility.
An unidentified caller contacted the Camp David operator to request assistance with a telephone connection. The brief exchange consists of the operator acknowledging and fulfilling the caller's instructions. No substantive policy matters or significant historical events were addressed during this short administrative interaction.
An unidentified caller contacted the Camp David operator to request a connection to the cab office. The exchange serves as a routine administrative or logistical communication facilitated by the presidential retreat's internal telecommunications system. No substantive policy matters or executive decisions were addressed during this brief operational call.
An unidentified official orders subordinates to conduct a security inspection of Patricia McKee’s cabin immediately following her departure from Camp David. The participants discuss the status of the cabin and the retrieval of any extraneous documents. The primary action item is for staff to secure the premises and deliver all recovered materials to the caller.