Conversation 003-017

TapeTape 3StartWednesday, May 12, 1971 at 4:10 PMEndWednesday, May 12, 1971 at 4:17 PMTape start time00:23:19Tape end time00:23:26ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); White House operator; Kissinger, Henry A.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon coordinated with Henry Kissinger to place a telephone call to Senator Henry M. “Scoop” Jackson. The conversation served as a logistical preparation for the President to initiate contact with the Senator. No substantive policy discussions were recorded during this brief administrative exchange.

Henry M. JacksonWhite House communicationsPresidential outreachForeign policy coordination

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NARA Description

On May 12, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:10 pm and 4:17 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-017 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 003-017

Date: May 12, 1971
Time: Unknown between 4:10 pm and 4:17 pm

Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with the White House operator.

The President conferred with Henry A. Kissinger.

     President's forthcoming call (?)

[End of conferral]

     Call to Henry M. (“Scoop”) Jackson

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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See what he says.

Senator Jackson of Washington.

Thank you, sir.

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