President Nixon initiated this brief telephone call to check on Henry Kissinger's current whereabouts and coordinate his return to the White House. Nixon directed Kissinger to prioritize his immediate obligations before reporting back for a debriefing session. The President jokingly remarked that he intended to admonish Kissinger upon his arrival to discuss ongoing matters.
On January 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone from 8:40 pm to 8:41 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 019-130 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 19-130
Date: January 26, 1972
Time: 8:40 pm - 8:41 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with Henry A. Kissinger.
Kissinger's location
Kissinger's scheduleThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.