18 conversations found
On September 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:25 am and 11:27 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 211-012 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon dictates a memorandum to Chief of Staff H.R. Haldeman while at Camp David. The primary objective of the recording is to formalize administrative instructions or directives for Haldeman's immediate attention. Due to the withdrawal of the content, no specific policy topics or action items are publicly available.
On September 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 10:25 am and 11:27 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 211-013 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon met with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, for a private discussion at the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David. Given that the entirety of the recorded dialogue was designated as a personal, returnable item, no official content or substantive policy decisions are available for the historical record. The conversation remains restricted due to its private family nature.
On September 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at 11:27 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 143-003 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his Chief of Staff, H.R. Haldeman. This brief administrative interaction served as an operational bridge to coordinate communication with a key advisor. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this exchange.
On September 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:27 am and 11:28 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 143-004 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to inquire about the whereabouts of H.R. Haldeman and to request a telephone connection. Upon learning that Haldeman was attending church and would not be available until 12:30, the President directed the operator to connect him with Stephen B. Bull instead. This exchange reflects the administrative coordination required to maintain presidential communications while at the Camp David retreat.
On September 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at 11:27 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 211-014 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon initiated a brief communication with the Camp David operator from the Aspen Lodge study. The interaction served as a routine administrative request to facilitate telephone connectivity while the President was in residence. No policy matters or significant executive decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
On September 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:28 am and 11:30 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 211-017 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon communicated with a Camp David operator from the Aspen Lodge study to facilitate a telephone connection. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative request for external communication. No substantive policy matters or major developments were recorded during this brief technical interaction.
On September 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:28 am and 11:30 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 143-006 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to arrange direct telephone communications with military personnel at the retreat. He specifically requested to be connected with Commander Craig S. Campbell and Lieutenant Colonel William L. Golden, the resident military aide. The conversation served as a brief administrative coordination to facilitate these military briefings.
On September 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at 11:28 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 211-015 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon communicated with the Camp David operator from the Aspen Lodge to coordinate logistics or facilitate telecommunications. As this recording captures a brief administrative exchange rather than a policy discussion, no substantive political or national security decisions were made. The interaction reflects the routine technical maintenance of the President's secure communication lines during his stay at the retreat.
On September 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:28 am and 11:30 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 211-016 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, informal exchange with a Camp David switchboard operator while working in the Aspen Lodge. The dialogue reflects a momentary interpersonal interaction regarding the operator's workflow or performance. No substantive policy matters or executive decisions were addressed during this short communication.
On September 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 11:28 am and 11:30 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 143-005 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with the Camp David operator regarding the status of staff members Stephen B. Bull and H.R. Haldeman. After learning that Bull was temporarily unavailable via radio, the President decided to abort his attempt to reach him. Additionally, Nixon directed the operator to cancel a scheduled call to Haldeman, indicating he would initiate contact himself at a later time.
On September 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Lt. Col. William L. Golden met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 11:30 am to 11:31 am. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 211-018 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with Lt. Col. William L. Golden regarding intelligence or operational updates concerning a movement scheduled for that day. The discussion remained brief and inconclusive, as Golden reported a lack of incoming information or briefing materials. Nixon requested follow-up updates should any relevant background documentation or reports become available.
On September 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Lt. Col. William L. Golden talked on the telephone at Camp David from 11:30 am to 11:31 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 143-007 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon consulted with Lt. Col. William L. Golden regarding the logistics of his upcoming trip to an Italian festival picnic. They discussed the President’s departure schedule, his transportation preference for returning to either Camp David or the White House, and whether Pat Nixon or Julie Nixon Eisenhower would be in attendance. Nixon also verified the status of his prepared remarks for the event, tasking himself to check his briefcase for the necessary materials.
On September 17, 1972, Julie Nixon Eisenhower and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 1:00 pm and 1:25 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 211-019 of the White House Tapes.
Julie Nixon Eisenhower and First Lady Pat Nixon met privately at the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David. The discussion consisted primarily of a personal, non-public conversation that was subsequently withdrawn from the archival record. As no transcript is available, the specific nature of their discourse remains categorized as personal and restricted from public release.
On September 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 1:25 pm and 1:53 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 211-020 of the White House Tapes.
President Richard Nixon met with his longtime valet, Manolo Sanchez, at the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David. The conversation, which lasted 34 seconds and was subsequently withdrawn from public record, involved personal matters between the President and his personal staff member. No policy decisions or administrative actions were documented in the surviving record of this encounter.
On September 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 1:25 pm and 1:53 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 211-021 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon initiated a brief communication with the Camp David operator from the Aspen Lodge study. The interaction served as a routine administrative coordination between the President and the facility's support staff. No substantive policy discussions or significant political decisions were recorded during this brief exchange.
On September 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 1:25 pm and 1:53 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 143-008 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate an outgoing call to White House special counsel Charles W. Colson. This brief communication served solely as a logistical request to establish a line of connection. No substantive policy matters or political strategies were discussed during this brief exchange.
On September 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone at Camp David from 1:53 pm to 2:22 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 143-009 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discussed campaign strategy for the 1972 election, focusing primarily on undermining George McGovern’s attempts to make the Watergate scandal a central campaign issue. Colson advised that the administration should temporarily ignore McGovern’s accusations to allow him to overplay his hand, noting that McGovern’s increasingly aggressive public persona was hurting his standing with voters. The two also reviewed polling data and coordinated surrogate messaging, deciding to pivot their own attacks toward McGovern’s vulnerable positions on wage and price controls.
On September 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 1:53 pm to 2:22 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 211-022 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss general living arrangements and the ongoing political implications of the Watergate investigation. The conversation centers on strategic messaging regarding potential "whitewash" accusations against the administration. Nixon and Colson deliberate on the timing and public framing of their response to these allegations, ultimately leaning toward a sustained public push rather than a brief rebuttal.