Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 214 › Conversation 214-026
Kissinger & Camp David Operator on Camp David and Communications
Monday, October 2, 1972 · 5:03 PM–8:30 PM ET · Camp David Hard Wire · 18 sec
AI Summary
Henry A. Kissinger placed a call through the Camp David operator to facilitate communication while stationed at the Aspen Lodge. The interaction served as an administrative bridge for Kissinger to coordinate official outreach or logistical arrangements during his time at the retreat. No substantive policy matters were recorded, as the exchange remained restricted to operational connectivity.
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NARA Description
On October 2, 1972, Henry A. Kissinger and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 5:03 pm and 8:30 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 214-026 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 214-26 Date: October 2, 1972 Time: Unknown between 5:03 pm and 8:30 pm Location: Camp David Hard Wire Henry A. Kissinger talked with the Camp David operator. [See Conversation No. 145-16]
Also recorded on October 2, 1972
- 145-012 4:59 PM · 11 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 4:59 pm and 8:22 pm.
- 145-013 4:59 PM · 16 sec — Henry A. Kissinger and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 4:59 pm and 8:22 pm.
- 145-014 4:59 PM · 23 sec — Henry A. Kissinger and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 4:59 pm and 8:22 pm.
- 145-015 4:59 PM · 17 sec — Henry A. Kissinger and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 4:59 pm and 8:22 pm.
- 214-024 5:03 PM · 12 sec — Henry A. Kissinger and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 5:03 pm and 8:30 pm.
- 214-025 5:03 PM · 28 sec — Henry A. Kissinger and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 5:03 pm and 8:30 pm.
- 214-027 5:03 PM · 59 sec — Henry A. Kissinger and Adm. Elmo R. Zumwalt, Jr. met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 5:03 pm and 8:30 pm.
- 214-028 5:03 PM · 13 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 5:03 pm and 8:30 pm.
Cite this conversation
Conversation 214-026, October 2, 1972. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/214-026 (accessed October 12, 2026).