President Nixon met at Camp David to rehearse his upcoming acceptance speech for the Republican National Convention. He focused on refining thematic elements of the address, specifically emphasizing his vision for a new structure of global peace and the historical opportunity for American leadership. The session served as a final rhetorical preparation for his renomination campaign efforts.
On August 20, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 6:25 pm and 10:32 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 206-017 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 206-17
Date: August 20, 1972
Time: Unknown between 6:25 pm and 10:32 pm
Location: Camp David Hard Wire
The President rehearsed his "Remarks on Accepting the Presidential Nomination of the
Republican National Convention".
[A transcript of the speech appears in Public Papers of the Presidents, Richard M. Nixon, 1972,
pp. 787-795]
(rev.Oct-06)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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.