George P. Shultz utilized the Camp David telecommunications system to initiate a call, but the conversation failed to progress due to an immediate connection error. The exchange was limited to a brief attempt to establish a line, resulting in no substantive discussion or policy decisions. Consequently, the interaction provides no insight into administration business and remains a record of a failed communication attempt.
On December 8, 1972, George P. Shultz and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 12:05 pm and 1:12 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 234-016 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 234-16
Date: December 8, 1972
Time: Unknown between 12:05 pm and 1:12 pm
Location: Camp David Hard Wire
George P. Shultz talked with the Camp David operator.
[Wrong line]
[See Conversation No. 157-24]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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.