Conversation 619-019

TapeTape 619StartTuesday, November 16, 1971 at 12:18 PMEndTuesday, November 16, 1971 at 12:20 PMTape start time02:18:57Tape end time02:20:17ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Smith, K. Wayne (Dr.); Kissinger, Henry A.; White House photographerRecording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon met with Dr. K. Wayne Smith and Henry Kissinger, primarily to facilitate a photo session and present gifts to Smith in recognition of his service. During the brief exchange, Nixon expressed appreciation for the papers and work produced by Smith’s office. The President also briefly alluded to political criticism from his 'right-wing friends' regarding Kissinger, advising him not to comment on such detractors.

K. Wayne SmithHenry KissingerPresidential staffPolitical criticismPublic relations

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NARA Description

On November 16, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, Dr. K. Wayne Smith, Henry A. Kissinger, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 12:18 pm to 12:20 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 619-019 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 619-19

Date: November 16, 1971
Time: 12:18 pm - 12:20 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with K. Wayne Smith and Henry A. Kissinger; the White House photographer
was present at the beginning of the meeting.

     [Photograph session]

     Smith's work
          -Papers

     Presentation of gifts by the President

     Kissinger [?]
          -Right-wing view

Smith and Kissinger left at 12:20 pm.

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Yes, I mean, as I know, we didn't all get here, so we got a proper recording of this for you, the family, etc.

It's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's, it's,

That's just your office, but I just wanted to tell you that these papers and everything I held and how much all of you put in, you know, I'm all scripted.

Well, it's been like the only way to office where they have stuff to work.

Something's going to work one of these days.

I mean, some of it's been working all day.

It better work.

Now, they ought to be able to leave as long as they're president of South Mexico.

Thank you, sir.

But, uh, every guy around here should not be consulted.

I've been reading about, you know, some of my right-wing friends, and they say he's a very, very insidious monster out there.

Don't comment.

You get some good advice, right?

Okay.

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