President Nixon initiates a brief telephone request through the White House operator to be connected with National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. This administrative communication serves as a standard bridge to facilitate a high-level policy discussion. No further substantive details are provided, as the call concludes upon the establishment of the connection.
On November 18, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 12:29 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 033-097 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 33-97
Date: November 18, 1972
Time: 12:29 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Request for 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.