Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 189 › Conversation 189-013
Nixon phone call with Camp David Operator on Henry Kissinger
Wednesday, May 17, 1972 · 10:43 AM ET · Camp David Hard Wire · 8 sec
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On May 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at 10:43 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 189-013 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 189-13
Date: May 17, 1972
Time: 10:43 am
Location: Camp David Hard Wire
The President talked with the Camp David operator.
Request for a call to Henry A. KissingerTranscript (AI-generated)
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Cite this conversation
Conversation 189-013, May 17, 1972. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/189-013 (accessed October 28, 2026).