President Nixon instructed the White House operator to initiate a telephone connection with National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. This brief administrative exchange served to facilitate high-level communication between the President and his advisor. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this specific call segment.
On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:57 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 007-091 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 7-91
Date: August 11, 1971
Time: 7:57 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Requested a call to Henry A. KissingerThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.