President Nixon initiates a brief communication with the Camp David operator from the Aspen Lodge study. The interaction serves to manage logistical connectivity and facilitate the President’s operational needs while residing at the retreat. No substantive policy discussions or major developments occur during this brief exchange.
On September 12, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at 9:03 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 210-008 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 210-8
Date: September 12, 1972
Time: 9:03 pm
Location: Camp David Hard Wire
The President talked with the Camp David operator.
(rev. Oct-06)
[See Conversation no. 142-6]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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.