President Nixon consults with the White House operator to determine the whereabouts of Henry Kissinger. The President expresses urgency in locating Kissinger, instructing the operator to provide an update within thirty minutes. The brief exchange highlights the administrative logistics involved in tracking key national security advisors during the late evening hours.
On January 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 11:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-015 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 18-15
Date: January 8, 1972
Time: 11:44 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Henry A. Kissinger's locationThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.