President Nixon dictated a series of memoranda while at Camp David, continuing his administrative workflow during a period of transition. The recording captures the President documenting specific instructions and scheduling details as part of his official record-keeping process. These dictations served to formalize presidential directives and manage the executive agenda during the final weeks of 1972.
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 233-005 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 233-005
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. 233-3]
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[Previous PRMPA Personal Returnable (G) withdrawal reviewed under deed of gift during
chronological review 2007-2013]
Dictation
-Third tape
-Location
The President’s schedule [?]
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[This dictation continues as Conversation No. 233-7]
Conversation No. 233-006
Date: December 5, 1972
Time: 10:05 pm - 10:34 pm
Location: Camp David Hard Wire
The President talked with Charles W. Colson.
[See Conversation No. 157-4]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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.