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Nixon Tapes on Aspen Lodge
19 conversations · frequently with Nixon, Sanchez, Butterfield, Beckman
When Aspen Lodge comes up
Related topics: Camp DavidPresidential communicationLogisticsWhite House staffWhite House operationsPresidential logisticsManolo SanchezWhite House logisticsTricia Nixon CoxtelecommunicationsRonald L. ZieglerRichard G. KleindienstProtocolPresidential routine
President Nixon met with Alexander P. Butterfield to coordinate logistics for Tricia Nixon Cox and her husband, Edward R.F. Cox, to stay at Camp David. The discussion focused on securing accommodations for the couple in the Aspen Lodge and planning for potential future housing arrangements. Nixon instructed Butterfield to work directly with Tricia to finalize these stay details.
President Nixon held a brief, informal exchange with a Camp David operator at the Aspen Lodge. The conversation consisted of lighthearted pleasantries rather than substantive policy discussion or strategic decision-making. No official business or actionable items were addressed during this short interaction.
Bill Beckman and an unidentified staff member coordinate the arrival and escort of two visitors at Camp David. The participants clarify a discrepancy regarding the visitors' location, confirming they are currently waiting at the Aspen Lodge. Beckman confirms his role in escorting the guests to facilitate their entry to the presidential retreat.
President Nixon provided an informal tour of his Aspen Lodge study at Camp David to an unidentified female guest. The conversation focused on the President's personal work habits and the specific environment where he drafted his November 3, 1969, address on Vietnam. This interaction served as a casual social visit rather than a formal policy discussion.
President Nixon hosted an unidentified individual at the Aspen Lodge in Camp David to discuss the layout and usage of the presidential retreat facilities. The conversation touched upon the distinction between the Aspen and Laurel lodges, noting that White House secretaries and staff typically tour the latter. The participants also briefly addressed a fire that occurred at the site the previous evening.
President Nixon held a brief, informal interaction with a Camp David operator to address logistical or communication needs while at the Aspen Lodge. This conversation, recorded via the Hard Wire system, represents a routine administrative check-in between the President and site staff. No substantive policy discussions or significant political decisions were recorded during this exchange.
On September 12, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at 9:03 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 210-008 of the White House Tapes.
On October 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:35 pm and 8:40 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 217-005 of the White House Tapes.
Manolo Sanchez and an unknown woman conducted a security check of the Aspen Lodge at Camp David. The participants systematically inspected the study, including drawers and corners, to ensure the facility was secure. This routine sweep occurred in preparation for the President's upcoming schedule and potential telephone communications.
On November 17, 1972, Camp David operator and President Richard M. Nixon met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 8:56 pm and 11:59 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 226-023 of the White House Tapes.
President Nixon held a brief, informal meeting at the Camp David Aspen Lodge involving White House staffer John V. Brennan and personal aide Manolo Sanchez. The discussion included the arrival of Attorney General Richard G. Kleindienst and the routine maintenance of the lodge's fireplace. No major policy decisions were recorded during these casual interactions.
On December 6, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 5:31 pm and 5:54 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 157-017 of the White House Tapes.
Presidential valet Manolo Sanchez provided an informal tour of the Aspen Lodge at Camp David to an unidentified woman. The discussion focused on the layout of the facility, including the study, bedrooms, and accommodations designated for Julie Nixon Eisenhower and the rest of the President’s family. No significant policy decisions were made during this brief site inspection.
On December 28, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 9:10 pm and 9:41 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 237-006 of the White House Tapes.
On December 29, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 5:06 pm and 5:12 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 237-028 of the White House Tapes.
Unknown person(s) met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David on an unknown date, sometime between 3:43 pm on February 2, 1973 and 3:30 pm on February 3, 1973. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 241-005 of the White House Tapes.
On February 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 3:30 pm and 5:18 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 241-009 of the White House Tapes.
Unidentified individuals conducted an informal walkthrough of the Aspen Lodge at Camp David to inspect the layout and functionality of the facility. The participants reviewed the floor plan, including the locations of various bedrooms and the kitchen, while troubleshooting minor technical or equipment issues. No policy or administrative decisions were reached during this site assessment.