Henry Kissinger coordinated with the White House operator to initiate a telephone call to diplomat John J. McCloy. Kissinger requested that the operator route the call through his office, ensuring the connection was properly facilitated for his discussion with McCloy. This administrative coordination reflects Kissinger’s ongoing efforts to manage high-level communications during his tenure as National Security Advisor.
On November 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:30 pm and 6:55 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 014-061 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 14-61 Date: November 11, 1971 Time: Unknown between 6:30 pm and 6:55 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 298-45B] Request for a call to John J. McCloy -Henry A. Kissinger Henry A. Kissinger talked with the White House operator at an unknown time. -Telephone number
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