Conversation 001-149

TapeTape 1StartSunday, April 18, 1971 at 1:18 PMEndSunday, April 18, 1971 at 1:28 PMTape start time04:48:55Tape end time04:48:56ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to facilitate a sequence of urgent communications with key advisors. He requested to speak with Henry Kissinger regarding ongoing matters and specified that he also needed to contact Treasury Secretary John B. Connally. The exchange served as a logistical coordination effort to secure immediate consultations with these high-level officials.

Henry KissingerJohn B. ConnallyWhite House communicationsPresidential scheduling

Audio

NARA Description

On April 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:18 pm and 1:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-149 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 1-149

Date: April 18, 1971
Time: Unknown between 1:18 pm and 1:28 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The White House operator talked with the President.

     Call from Henry A. Kissinger

     Call to John B. Connally

Transcript (AI-Generated)

This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

I'm waiting for Dr. Kissinger to come on the line.

Oh, if he's busy, I'll get Secretary Connolly.

I have to talk to him, too.

All right.

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