President Nixon initiates a brief telephonic request while at Camp David, asking the operator to connect him with H.R. Haldeman’s aide, Alexander Butterfield. This exchange serves as a logistical communication intended to facilitate direct contact with White House staff. No further discussion occurs beyond the request for the connection.
On October 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 4:34 pm and 8:32 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 217-003 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 217-3
Date: October 6, 1972
Time: Unknown between 4:34 pm and 8:32 pm
Location: Camp David Hard Wire
The President talked with the Camp David operator.
(rev. Oct-06)
[See Conversation No. 147-1]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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.