President Nixon communicated with the Camp David operator to facilitate a connection or inquiry regarding a specific individual located in New York City. The brief exchange focused on verifying the person's location and establishing contact through the White House switchboard. No significant policy decisions were made during this logistical coordination.
On November 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at 8:47 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 226-020 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 226-20 Date: November 17, 1972 Time: 8:47 pm Location: Camp David Hard Wire The President talked with the Camp David operator. [See Conversation No. 153-53]
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