President Nixon initiates a call through the White House operator to contact Henry A. Kissinger. The brief communication serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct consultation between the President and his National Security Advisor. No substantive policy matters are discussed, as the interaction is limited to the procedural request for connection.
On December 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, unknown person(s), and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:05 pm and 11:11 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-031 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 16-31
Date: December 6, 1971
Time: Unknown between 11:05 pm and 11:11 pm
Location: White House Telephone
[The President conferred with an unknown person]
[End of conferral]
The President talked to the White House operator.
Request for a 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.