President Nixon initiates a brief telephone request through the White House operator to be connected with his National Security Advisor, Henry A. Kissinger. This administrative interaction serves as a bridge to facilitate a direct line of communication between the President and his senior foreign policy official. No substantive policy matters are discussed, as the exchange is limited to the procedural request for the call to be placed.
On May 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:12 pm and 8:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-187 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 003-187
Date: May 28, 1971
Time: Unknown between 8:12 pm and 8:13 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.