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Conversation 021-113

TapeTape 21StartSunday, March 19, 1972 at 10:31 AMEndSunday, March 19, 1972 at 10:33 AMTape start time04:07:32Tape end time04:09:12ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Kissinger, Henry A.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon and Henry Kissinger spoke briefly to touch base while Kissinger was vacationing in Acapulco, Mexico. The conversation focused on the accommodations, favorable weather, and the hospitality shown by local hosts. Nixon encouraged Kissinger to take advantage of the local tourist attractions, specifically suggesting he watch the cliff divers during his stay.

AcapulcoHenry KissingerPresidential communicationVacationMexico
AudioNARA Description

On March 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone from 10:31 am to 10:33 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 021-113 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 21-113

Date: March 19, 1972
Time: 10:31 am - 10:33 am
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with Henry A. Kissinger.

     Kissinger’s trip to Acapulco, Mexico
          -Location
          -Amenities
          -Mexicans
                -Air Force plane delay
          -Weather
                -Florida
          -Diver
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

And how is the place?
Right.
And, uh,
Right, right, right.
Right, uh-huh.
Yeah, good.
Right.
Good, good.
Well, you gotta... Yeah.
Yeah.
Well, I think you will there, and they're nice people too, aren't they?
The Mexicans are good people down there.
Yeah.
Yeah.
But they really went all out.
Did they?
Yeah.
And you came, and it's quiet and comfortable, huh?
Quiet and comfortable.
And how's the weather?
Well, so far it's been glorious.
Yeah, well it always is.
I think it's the sort of place you would love.
Yeah, it is.
Acapulco has the most magnificent weather in the world.
Very warm, warmer than Florida.
That's right.
At this time of year.
That's what you want.
Right.
Well, you take care now, and don't worry about anything.
Right.
But go down and see the diver tonight.
That's the only thing worth seeing, except for, you know, the other things you usually look at.
Okay.
Bye.
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