President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place his scheduled telephone call to Henry Kissinger on hold. He ultimately decided to cancel the call entirely after giving the directive to stand by. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief administrative exchange.
On May 25, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:29 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-125 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 3-125
Date: May 25, 1971
Time: 9:29 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Call to Henry A. Kissinger
-CancellationThis transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.