President Nixon consults with the Camp David operator regarding the status of the Higher Education Bill and the implications of signing it. The discussion centers on the president's opposition to the bill, specifically its failure to effectively address the busing initiative. Nixon expresses skepticism about the necessity of his signature and probes the operator on how the legislation affects current mandates and public perception.
On June 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:25 am and 12:31 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 193-015 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 193-15
Date: June 8, 1972
Time: Unknown between 11:25 am and 12:31 pm
Location: Camp David Hard Wire
The President talked with the Camp David operator.
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