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Nixon White House Tape 213 (September 23, 1972 – September 24, 1972)

35 conversations · Camp David Hard Wire · about 1 hr 7 min of released audio

Featuring Nixon, Eisenhower, Nixon, Sanchez, Kissinger

213-0013:31 PM· 14 sec

Eisenhower

Julie Nixon Eisenhower met with unknown individuals at the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David. The recording primarily consists of a withdrawn segment classified as personal and returnable material. No substantive political or administrative discussions are documented due to the restricted nature of the conversation.

213-0024:49 PM· 9 sec

Nixon & Camp David Operator

President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to issue a directive regarding the coordination of local law enforcement. He explicitly instructed the operator to initiate contact with the police. No further details regarding the nature of the request were captured in this brief exchange.

213-0034:50 PM· 15 sec

Nixon

President Nixon met with an unknown individual at the Aspen Lodge to coordinate logistics regarding First Lady Pat Nixon's return schedule to Camp David. During the brief discussion, the President was also notified that Henry Kissinger had placed a telephone call, prompting a need to verify the timing of the First Lady's arrival. The meeting concluded immediately following the notification of Kissinger's message.

213-0044:50 PM· 8 sec

Nixon & Camp David Operator

President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a communications dispatch. The brief exchange focused on coordinating the delivery of materials to the President's location. No further policy or administrative decisions were documented during this short operational interaction.

213-0054:50 PM· 12 sec

Nixon & Eisenhower

President Richard Nixon met with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, at the Aspen Lodge at Camp David. The interaction was brief and classified as a personal, returnable communication. No policy matters or substantive political decisions were recorded during this session.

213-0064:50 PM· 7 min

Nixon & Kissinger

President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss domestic political strategy ahead of the 1972 election, focusing on managing relations with Jewish leaders and neutralizing political opponents. The conversation also addresses frustrations regarding military operations, with Nixon demanding a full investigation into low sortie counts in Vietnam. Furthermore, Nixon expresses deep concern over the mass killings in Burundi and orders an urgent report, criticizing the State Department’s perceived indifference toward the humanitarian crisis.

213-0075:10 PM· 13 sec

Nixon & Eisenhower

President Richard Nixon met with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, at the Aspen Lodge at Camp David. The nature of their discussion is not documented as the entirety of the audio recording was withdrawn for personal privacy reasons. Consequently, no substantive policy matters, political developments, or actionable decisions are available for public record.

213-0085:10 PM· 9 sec

Nixon & Camp David Operator

President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator from the Aspen Lodge study to address an unspecified communication matter. The brief exchange focused on establishing a connection, during which the President instructed the operator to return his call. No substantial policy discussions or administrative decisions were recorded during this brief interaction.

213-0095:10 PM· 13 sec

Nixon & Sanchez

President Richard M. Nixon met with his longtime valet, Manolo Sanchez, at the Aspen Lodge during a stay at Camp David. The discussion was private in nature and does not involve public policy or formal governmental business. Given the personal relationship between the two, the conversation appears to have focused on private matters or personal assistance.

213-0105:32 PM· 3 min

Nixon & Colson

President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss campaign strategies to challenge George McGovern’s positions on amnesty for Vietnam War draft evaders and the legalization of marijuana. Nixon emphasizes the need for a unified administration stance that advocates for strict penalties and the potential revocation of citizenship for those who fled the country. By framing these issues as moral and legal imperatives, the two aim to pressure McGovern into an unpopular position that will alienate moderate voters.

213-0115:59 PM· 13 sec

Nixon & Eisenhower

Julie Nixon Eisenhower and First Lady Pat Nixon met privately at the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David to discuss personal matters. The conversation was captured by the Hard Wire taping system during a family retreat. As the recording consists entirely of withdrawn personal material, no policy, political, or administrative decisions were documented in the public record.

213-01210:00 PM· 13 sec

Nixon & Eisenhower

Julie Nixon Eisenhower and First Lady Pat Nixon met privately at Camp David for a conversation lasting over twenty-six minutes. The discussion occurred within the informal setting of the Aspen Lodge study, though the specific content remains classified as personal and sensitive information. No formal administrative decisions or political actions were recorded as a result of this private engagement.

213-01312:00 AM· 13 sec

Nixon & Eisenhower

Julie Nixon Eisenhower and First Lady Pat Nixon met privately at the Aspen Lodge at Camp David to discuss personal family matters. The brief interaction concluded with both individuals departing the lodge before mid-morning. Due to the withdrawal of segments for privacy, the specific substantive details of their conversation remain unavailable for historical review.

213-01412:00 AM· 13 sec

Nixon & Eisenhower

Julie Nixon Eisenhower and First Lady Pat Nixon met at Camp David to discuss personal family matters. The recording consists entirely of a withdrawn segment classified as personal, indicating that no official policy or administrative decisions were documented during the interaction. The brief nature of the exchange suggests it served as a private family conversation between mother and daughter.

213-01510:03 AM· 9 sec

Nixon & Camp David Operator

President Nixon initiates a brief request to be connected with his National Security Advisor, Henry Kissinger. The exchange serves solely as a logistical communication with the Camp David operator to facilitate this high-level contact. No substantive policy discussions or decisions are recorded during this brief administrative interaction.

213-01611:37 AM· 15 min

Nixon & Kissinger

President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss strategies for addressing instability in Uganda and the humanitarian crisis in Burundi, reflecting Nixon's intense frustration with the Department of State's perceived bias and lack of communication. Nixon directs Kissinger to coordinate secret contingency planning with the British to ensure the safety of foreign nationals in Uganda and to obtain an independent, private assessment of the situation in Burundi from the Belgian ambassador. Additionally, Nixon expresses deep irritation regarding leaks from the Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, promising to purge the bureaucracy following the upcoming election.

213-01711:52 AM· 8 sec

Nixon & Camp David Operator

President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to issue an administrative request regarding the coordination of local law enforcement. He directed the operator to initiate a call to the police, though the specific purpose or incident prompting the outreach remains unspecified in the brief recording. The interaction served as a functional communication between the President and site staff to facilitate external security or logistical support.

213-01811:52 AM· 13 sec

Nixon & Eisenhower

President Richard Nixon met with First Lady Pat Nixon and their daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, at the Aspen Lodge in Camp David. While the majority of the brief interaction remains classified due to its personal nature, the session functioned as a private family gathering. No policy decisions or administrative actions were recorded during this segment of the meeting.

213-01911:56 AM· 9 min

Nixon & Colson

President Nixon and Charles Colson discussed campaign strategy and public perception ahead of the 1972 election, focusing on the political advantages of maintaining a firm stance against amnesty for Vietnam War draft evaders. They also strategized on how to frame the administration’s response to Larry O'Brien’s complaints about network airtime by emphasizing that network decisions are independent. Additionally, Nixon highlighted the importance of appealing to blue-collar voters and the "silent majority" through decisive executive actions, such as his planned veto of a water bill, while dismissing the long-term electoral impact of minor controversies like Watergate.

213-02012:46 PM· 12 sec

Nixon & Eisenhower

President Nixon met with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, at the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David. The discussion consisted primarily of personal matters, as indicated by the withdrawal of the recorded segment for privacy reasons. No substantive policy or administrative decisions were documented in this brief exchange.

213-02112:46 PM· 13 sec

Nixon & Eisenhower

President Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met privately at the Aspen Lodge in Camp David. Because the recording content is currently withheld for personal reasons, no specific policy or political decisions were documented. This interaction remains a private, familial exchange between the President and his daughter.

213-02212:56 PM· 8 sec

Nixon & Camp David Operator

President Nixon initiates a brief administrative request while stationed at Aspen Lodge to secure a connection with a specific individual. The conversation is strictly logistical in nature, involving only the President and the Camp David operator. No substantive policy discussions occur, as the exchange serves exclusively to facilitate telephonic communication.

213-02312:58 PM· 13 sec

Nixon & Cox

President Richard Nixon met with his daughter, Tricia Nixon Cox, during a weekend stay at Camp David. As this brief interaction lacks a transcript, the specific substance remains unknown beyond their social meeting. The nature of the discussion is categorized as a personal engagement between the President and a family member.

213-0241:01 PM· 13 sec

Nixon & Sanchez

President Richard Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, at the Aspen Lodge at Camp David. The discussion primarily involved personal matters or private logistical arrangements, as indicated by the withdrawal of the segment from the public record. No substantive policy decisions or administrative actions were documented during this brief encounter.

213-0251:01 PM· 14 sec

Nixon & Sanchez

President Richard Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, during a retreat at the Aspen Lodge in Camp David. The conversation, which lacked an available transcript, was brief and focused on personal matters rather than substantive policy or administrative affairs. The interaction concluded with the withdrawal of a short, personal segment of the recording.

213-0261:01 PM· 13 sec

Nixon & Sanchez

President Richard M. Nixon met with his personal valet, Manolo Sanchez, at the Aspen Lodge during a weekend retreat at Camp David. The conversation, for which no transcript is available, consisted entirely of a brief, withdrawn segment classified as a personal returnable item. Consequently, no substantive policy matters or administrative decisions were recorded during this interaction.

213-0271:01 PM· 13 sec

Nixon, Eisenhower & Sanchez

President Nixon held an informal meeting with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, and his valet, Manolo Sanchez, at the Aspen Lodge in Camp David. The discussion remained private, as evidenced by the withdrawal of the recorded segment for personal reasons. No administrative or political actions were documented during this social gathering.

213-0281:01 PM· 13 sec

Nixon & Sanchez

President Richard Nixon met with his valet, Manolo Sanchez, at the Aspen Lodge in Camp David. The discussion remained private, with the only recorded segment consisting of a withdrawn, personal interaction. No substantive policy matters or official administrative actions were recorded during this brief engagement.

213-0291:01 PM· 13 sec

Nixon & Eisenhower

Pat Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met at the Aspen Lodge at Camp David to discuss personal family matters. The interaction was brief and primarily focused on private affairs rather than official administrative or political business. No substantive policy decisions or government developments resulted from this meeting.

213-0301:01 PM· 14 sec

Nixon & Eisenhower

Julie Nixon Eisenhower and First Lady Pat Nixon met at Camp David to engage in a private discussion. Although the specific details of their conversation remain restricted due to personal content, the meeting highlights the informal interactions of the Nixon family during their weekend retreats. No further administrative or political actions were recorded as a result of this exchange.

213-0313:30 PM· 27 min

Nixon, Haldeman & Camp David Operator

President Nixon and H. R. Haldeman met to coordinate upcoming campaign communications, strategy for navigating anti-war demonstrations in California, and the analysis of recent public opinion polling. They discussed the administration's messaging on economic policy and the importance of ensuring press coverage through controlled releases of presidential statements and speeches. Additionally, they reviewed poll results concerning the Watergate scandal and various campaign issues, while strategizing on how to handle reports of break-ins at the office of Dr. John C. Lungren.

213-0324:50 PM· 13 sec

Nixon & Eisenhower

Pat Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower convened at the Aspen Lodge in Camp David for a personal meeting. The discussion, categorized as a personal returnable matter, involved private family interactions between the First Lady and her daughter. No official policy business or public developments were recorded during this brief encounter.

213-0334:50 PM· 13 sec

Nixon & Eisenhower

President Richard Nixon met with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, for a private visit at the Aspen Lodge during a stay at Camp David. As the recording contains no transcript and is marked by a withdrawn personal segment, the discussion remains historically inaccessible. The encounter served as a brief personal interaction between the President and his daughter during a period of intense presidential activity.

213-0345:00 PM· 13 sec

Nixon & Eisenhower

President Richard Nixon met with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, for a private discussion at the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David. The conversation, which included a brief segment of withdrawn personal material, appears to have been an informal family visit. No substantive policy matters or official administrative decisions are recorded as occurring during this exchange.

213-0355:00 PM· 12 sec

Nixon & Eisenhower

Pat Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met at the Aspen Lodge in Camp David for an informal family visit. The recording primarily consists of personal conversation between the First Lady and her daughter, with no substantive policy or political matters discussed. The exchange concluded shortly before the recording system was deactivated.