16 conversations found

September 23, 1972

On September 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 3:31 pm and 4:50 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 154-002 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone connection with his National Security Advisor, Henry Kissinger. This brief interaction served solely as a logistical request to initiate a high-level communication. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this specific exchange.

September 23, 1972

On September 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 3:31 pm and 4:50 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 154-001 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a telephone connection with special counsel Charles W. Colson. The brief interaction served exclusively as a logistical request to initiate a high-level administrative communication. No substantive policy discussions or policy developments occurred during this exchange.

September 23, 1972

On September 23, 1972, Julie Nixon Eisenhower and unknown person(s) met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 3:31 pm and 4:49 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 213-001 of the White House Tapes.

Julie Nixon Eisenhower met with unknown individuals at the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David. The recording primarily consists of a withdrawn segment classified as personal and returnable material. No substantive political or administrative discussions are documented due to the restricted nature of the conversation.

September 23, 1972

On September 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at 4:49 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 213-002 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to issue a directive regarding the coordination of local law enforcement. He explicitly instructed the operator to initiate contact with the police. No further details regarding the nature of the request were captured in this brief exchange.

September 23, 1972

On September 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone at Camp David from 4:50 pm to 5:10 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 154-003 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discussed a range of foreign policy issues, beginning with concerns about a decline in Vietnam bombing sorties, which Nixon ordered to be investigated by the Joint Chiefs of Staff. They also reviewed diplomatic maneuvers regarding North Vietnam, the status of POWs, and the President’s upcoming meeting with Jewish leaders in New York to address concerns about Israel and Soviet emigration policy. Additionally, Nixon expressed deep frustration with the State Department's handling of the mass killings in Burundi and demanded a comprehensive report on the situation.

September 23, 1972

On September 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at 4:50 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 213-005 of the White House Tapes.

President Richard Nixon met with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, at the Aspen Lodge at Camp David. The interaction was brief and classified as a personal, returnable communication. No policy matters or substantive political decisions were recorded during this session.

September 23, 1972

On September 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at 4:50 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 213-003 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon met with an unknown individual at the Aspen Lodge to coordinate logistics regarding First Lady Pat Nixon's return schedule to Camp David. During the brief discussion, the President was also notified that Henry Kissinger had placed a telephone call, prompting a need to verify the timing of the First Lady's arrival. The meeting concluded immediately following the notification of Kissinger's message.

September 23, 1972

On September 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at 4:50 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 213-004 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to facilitate a communications dispatch. The brief exchange focused on coordinating the delivery of materials to the President's location. No further policy or administrative decisions were documented during this short operational interaction.

September 23, 1972

On September 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 4:50 pm to 5:10 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 213-006 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss domestic political strategy ahead of the 1972 election, focusing on managing relations with Jewish leaders and neutralizing political opponents. The conversation also addresses frustrations regarding military operations, with Nixon demanding a full investigation into low sortie counts in Vietnam. Furthermore, Nixon expresses deep concern over the mass killings in Burundi and orders an urgent report, criticizing the State Department’s perceived indifference toward the humanitarian crisis.

September 23, 1972

On September 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 5:10 pm and 5:32 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 154-004 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon communicated with the Camp David operator to initiate an urgent telephone call to Charles W. Colson. When the operator reported that Colson could not be immediately located, the President opted to abandon the attempt and instructed the operator to call him back later. No substantive policy matters were addressed during this brief administrative exchange regarding the logistics of reaching a staff member.

September 23, 1972

On September 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Manolo Sanchez met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 5:10 pm and 5:32 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 213-009 of the White House Tapes.

President Richard M. Nixon met with his longtime valet, Manolo Sanchez, at the Aspen Lodge during a stay at Camp David. The discussion was private in nature and does not involve public policy or formal governmental business. Given the personal relationship between the two, the conversation appears to have focused on private matters or personal assistance.

September 23, 1972

On September 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 5:10 pm and 5:32 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 213-008 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator from the Aspen Lodge study to address an unspecified communication matter. The brief exchange focused on establishing a connection, during which the President instructed the operator to return his call. No substantial policy discussions or administrative decisions were recorded during this brief interaction.

September 23, 1972

On September 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Julie Nixon Eisenhower met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 5:10 pm and 5:32 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 213-007 of the White House Tapes.

President Richard Nixon met with his daughter, Julie Nixon Eisenhower, at the Aspen Lodge at Camp David. The nature of their discussion is not documented as the entirety of the audio recording was withdrawn for personal privacy reasons. Consequently, no substantive policy matters, political developments, or actionable decisions are available for public record.

September 23, 1972

On September 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson talked on the telephone at Camp David from 5:32 pm to 5:59 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 154-005 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon and Charles Colson strategized on how to leverage the 1972 campaign issues of amnesty and drug policy to contrast the administration's stance with that of George McGovern. They discussed painting McGovern as 'soft' on marijuana legalization and desertion, specifically coordinating efforts to emphasize that deserters must face penalties for their actions. The President approved ongoing efforts to keep these topics in the public discourse, including support for legislative proposals regarding citizenship revocation for those who fled the country.

September 23, 1972

On September 23, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Charles W. Colson met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David from 5:32 pm to 5:59 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 213-010 of the White House Tapes.

President Nixon and Charles Colson discuss campaign strategies to challenge George McGovern’s positions on amnesty for Vietnam War draft evaders and the legalization of marijuana. Nixon emphasizes the need for a unified administration stance that advocates for strict penalties and the potential revocation of citizenship for those who fled the country. By framing these issues as moral and legal imperatives, the two aim to pressure McGovern into an unpopular position that will alienate moderate voters.

September 23, 1972

On September 23, 1972, Julie Nixon Eisenhower and Thelma C. ("Pat") (Ryan) Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 5:59 pm and 11:00 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 213-011 of the White House Tapes.

Julie Nixon Eisenhower and First Lady Pat Nixon met privately at the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David to discuss personal matters. The conversation was captured by the Hard Wire taping system during a family retreat. As the recording consists entirely of withdrawn personal material, no policy, political, or administrative decisions were documented in the public record.