President Nixon received a brief status update from the White House operator regarding Henry Kissinger’s travel itinerary. Upon learning that Kissinger was en route to Lunkin Airport in Cincinnati, Nixon decided against attempting to contact him immediately. The President chose to postpone communication until Kissinger reached his destination.
On November 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:01 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 015-018 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 15-18 Date: November 18, 1971 Time: 8:01 am Location: White House Telephone The White House operator talked with the President. [See also Conversation No. 621-6] Henry A. Kissinger's schedule -Location
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