President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss the importance of upcoming media briefings with representatives from Time and Newsweek, specifically mentioning journalists Jerrold L. Schecter and John L. Steele. Nixon emphasizes the critical nature of the coverage expected for the following week and directs Kissinger to ensure he personally speaks with these correspondents before their respective deadlines. Kissinger confirms his intent to meet with the reporters to manage the administration's messaging.
On May 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone from 8:14 pm to 8:16 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-104 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 3-104
Date: May 20, 1971
Time: 8:14 pm - 8:16 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with Henry A. Kissinger.
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NIXON PRESIDENTIAL MATERIALS STAFF
Tape Subject Log
(rev. 9/08)
Kissinger's briefings
-Time and Newsweek
-Jerrold L. Schecter
-John L. Steele
-Importance
-[Forename unknown] Elliott
-Steele
-"Local ones" Conv. No. 3-104 (cont.)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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.