President Nixon consulted with the Camp David operator to establish communication protocols for reaching a specific individual. The discussion focused on identifying viable contact methods, specifically determining whether the party could be reached via radio or if a standard telephone line was required. No substantive policy matters were addressed, as the conversation served purely as a logistical coordination for an outgoing call.
On January 5, 1973, 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. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 239-005 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 239-5 Date: January 5, 1973 Time: Unknown between 8:31 pm and 8:47 pm Location: Camp David Hard Wire The President talked with the Camp David operator. [See Conversation No. 160-5]
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