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Nixon phone call with Rebozo on Camp David and Personal travel

Friday, January 5, 1973 · 8:47 PM–8:49 PM ET · Camp David Hard Wire · 2 min

ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Rebozo, Charles G. ("Bebe")Conversation239-006 on Tape 239StartFriday, January 5, 1973 at 8:47 PMEndFriday, January 5, 1973 at 8:49 PMRecording deviceCamp David Hard WireSourceNixon Library record for 239-006 ↗

AI Summary

President Nixon invited his close confidant Bebe Rebozo to Camp David for the upcoming weekend to celebrate Nixon's birthday with movies and social time. The two discussed logistical arrangements for Rebozo's travel, including the use of a courier or helicopter to bypass potential inclement weather. Additionally, they briefly inquired about the well-being of a mutual acquaintance named John before concluding the call.

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Hello?
Stevie, how are you?
Where are you?
Fine.
Where did I kept you?
Well, that's great.
Fine.
You know, I was thinking that I'm here at Camp David, and I know you're going to come up for the birthday, too, and sort of let it out.
Yeah.
And I was thinking that...
If you have anything else planned, like get a plane, come up tomorrow, you know, meet here Saturday, Monday, Sunday, see a few movies, a few jokes, fine.
We'll do that.
We'll expect you anytime.
And when you get in, check to see there's probably a courier or a helicopter coming up.
You can hit knock and then ride up.
It would be nice for you to ride with the weather.
It may snow.
All right.
Ah, right.
How's John?
Is he in good shape?
Feeling good.
Good.
Right.
How does he feel?
Oh, how does he feel?
Good.
Good.
Good.
He will be.
And very often, figure out the right thing.
Good.
We'll see you tomorrow then.

NARA Description

On January 5, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles G. ("Bebe") Rebozo met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 8:47 pm to 8:49 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 239-006 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 239-6

Date: January 5, 1973
Time: 8:47 pm - 8:49 pm
Location: Camp David Hard Wire

The President talked with Charles G. (“Bebe”)Rebozo.

[See Conversation No. 160-6]

Also recorded on January 6, 1973

  • 160-005 8:31 PM · 25 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:31 pm and 8:47 pm.
  • 239-005 8:31 PM · 22 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:31 pm and 8:47 pm.
  • 239-010 8:31 PM · 12 sec — Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:31 pm and 8:47 pm.
  • 160-006 8:47 PM · 2 min — President Richard M. Nixon and Charles G. ("Bebe") Rebozo talked on the telephone at Camp David from 8:47 pm to 8:49 pm.
  • 160-007 8:49 PM · 22 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David from 8:49 pm to 8:50 pm.
  • 239-007 8:49 PM · 19 sec — President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 8:49 pm to 8:50 pm.
  • 160-008 8:50 PM · 9 min — President Richard M. Nixon and H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman talked on the telephone at Camp David from 8:50 pm to 9:00 pm.
  • 239-008 8:50 PM · 10 min — H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 8:50 pm to 9:00 pm.

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Cite this conversation

Conversation 239-006, January 6, 1973. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/239-006 (accessed October 11, 2026).