Conversation 020-091

TapeTape 20StartMonday, February 14, 1972 at 10:22 PMEndMonday, February 14, 1972 at 10:32 PMTape start time02:54:14Tape end time02:54:28ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an urgent telephone call to his National Security Advisor, Henry Kissinger. The President expressed a desire to reach Kissinger despite acknowledging uncertainty regarding whether he had returned to his office or residence. This brief administrative exchange served solely to facilitate direct communication between the President and his top foreign policy aide.

Henry KissingerWhite House communicationsNational securityPresidential scheduling

Audio

NARA Description

On February 14, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:22 pm and 10:32 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-091 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 20-91

Date: February 14, 1972
Time: Unknown between 10:22 pm and 10:32 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with the White House operator.

     Request for a call to Henry A. Kissinger

Transcript (AI-Generated)

This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Operator, would you ring Dr. Kissinger?

He may not be back to his office or home yet, but it's time to get there.

All right.

Thank you.

You're welcome.

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