Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 212
Nixon White House Tape 212 (September 19, 1972 – September 20, 1972)
9 conversations · Camp David Hard Wire · about 3 min of released audio
Featuring Nixon, Eisenhower, Sanchez, Haldeman, Colson
President Nixon and H.R. Haldeman evaluated the political fallout of the Watergate scandal, specifically assessing its impact on public opinion polling. Haldeman suggested that the issue had largely faded from public consciousness, asserting that the indictments failed to generate significant traction. The pair compared the declining relevance of Watergate to the contemporary political damage caused by the administration's controversial grain deal.
President Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, at the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David. The conversation was brief and is identified in the record as containing personal, returnable material. No substantive political or policy discussions are documented in the available record for this interaction.
President Nixon held a brief exchange with the Camp David operator to address routine administrative or telephonic concerns regarding the facility's operations. The interaction served as a logistical check-in while the President was stationed at the Aspen Lodge. No significant policy developments or strategic decisions resulted from this brief communication.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss the political necessity of maintaining a hardline stance against Vietnam War draft evaders and deserters. They agree on the importance of demanding that these individuals face legal penalties for their actions, even after the war concludes. The conversation focuses on leveraging this rhetoric as a strategy to enforce patriotic standards and public accountability.
William Hirsch coordinated with the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone connection for Mrs. John S.D. Eisenhower. The brief interaction served as a logistical bridge to ensure the successful placement of her call. No further substantive policy or administrative matters were addressed during this exchange.
Julie Nixon Eisenhower met with an unidentified individual at the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David to discuss personal matters. The brief encounter, lasting approximately 34 seconds, was recorded by the Camp David hard wire system. Due to the withdrawal of the material as a personal returnable, no further details regarding the substance of the discussion or any resulting actions are available.
Julie Nixon Eisenhower met with unknown individuals at the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David to discuss personal matters. The conversation was largely recorded as a withdrawn personal item, resulting in no substantive policy or administrative developments being captured on the tape. The brief exchange concludes with no official action items recorded.
Julie Nixon Eisenhower met with Manolo Sanchez and an unidentified individual in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David. The participants engaged in brief, informal interaction before leaving the study. Due to the withdrawal of the primary content as personal material, the substantive details of their discussion remain unavailable for historical review.
Edward R. F. Cox engaged with the Camp David operator and Allen C. Hall at the Aspen Lodge to coordinate logistics and communications during his stay. These brief exchanges facilitated essential administrative support for Cox while at the retreat. No substantive policy discussions were recorded during these interactions.