President Nixon initiates a brief telephonic request through the White House operator to be connected with his National Security Advisor, Henry A. Kissinger. This administrative exchange serves solely as a logistical bridge to facilitate a direct discussion between the two men. No substantive policy matters or decisions are deliberated during this brief interaction.
On April 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:53 am and 12:10 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-003 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 1-3
Date: April 6, 1971
Time: Unknown between 11:53 am and 12:10 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.