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Conversation 233-002

TapeTape 233StartTuesday, December 5, 1972 at 9:39 PMEndTuesday, December 5, 1972 at 10:05 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President)Recording deviceCamp David Hard Wire
AI Summary

President Nixon dictates a memorandum regarding urgent Vietnam negotiations and the necessity of escalating military action. He references key advice from Henry Kissinger and John Connally, emphasizing the need for a firm stance following the administration's recent success in the 1972 election. The President uses this time to formalize his strategic directives and reflections on the ongoing peace process.

Vietnam WarHenry KissingerJohn ConnallyMilitary Strategy1972 Election
AudioNARA Description

On December 5, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:39 pm and 10:05 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 233-002 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 233-002

Date: December 5, 1972
Time: Unknown between 9:39 pm and 10:05 pm
Location: Camp David Hard Wire

The President dictated a memorandum.

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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift during
chronological review 2007-2013]

       Interruption
             -Call

       Vietnam negotiations
             -Henry A. Kissinger
                  -Messages to the President
                         -Military
                         -H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman
                         -John B. Connally
                         -Strong action
                         -1972 election

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[This dictation continues as Conversation No. 233-3]

                                                                              Conversation No. 233-003

Date: December 5, 1972
Time: Unknown between 9:39 pm and 10:05 pm
Location: Camp David Hard Wire

The President dictated a memorandum.

[This is a continuation of Conversation No. 233-2]

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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift during
chronological review 2007-2013]

       Dictation
             -Second tape
             -Location
             -Time
             -The President’s schedule

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[This dictation continues as Conversation No. 233-5]
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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.

I was interrupted in the call by the, uh, the last, uh, and the heart of it began with the messages from Henry to, uh, step up the military, uh, and finally the following, Connolly after Connolly, had read it, and came down finally with a very firm, uh,
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