President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss the need to reach out to Mrs. Karl Taylor to bolster her resolve following the President's recent speech on Southeast Asia. Fearing press intrusion, Nixon instructs Kissinger to contact her personally to convey the President's appreciation for her support. Kissinger commits to making the call and reporting back to Nixon shortly thereafter.
On April 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:14 pm and 11:21 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-041 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 1-41
Date: April 7, 1971
Time: Unknown between 11:14 pm and 11:21 pm
Location: White House Telephone
Henry A. Kissinger talked with the President.
President’s previous speech on Southeast Asia
-Mrs. Karl Taylor
-Call from Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
-Call from Kissinger
-Return callThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.