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Conversation 022-097

TapeTape 22StartMonday, April 10, 1972 at 12:51 PMEndMonday, April 10, 1972 at 12:59 PMTape start time03:55:44Tape end time03:56:44ParticipantsKissinger, Henry A.;  Dobrynin, Anatoliy F.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

Henry A. Kissinger and Soviet Ambassador Anatoliy F. Dobrynin coordinated logistics for a tea meeting between First Lady Pat Nixon and Irini Dobrynin. The two confirmed the scheduled time for 4:30 p.m. the following day at the White House. Kissinger provided instructions for Mrs. Dobrynin to enter through the diplomatic entrance, noting that the gesture was highly appreciated by the President and the First Lady.

Pat NixonIrini DobryninDiplomatic protocolWhite House social eventsUS-Soviet relations
AudioNARA Description

On April 10, 1972, Henry A. Kissinger and Anatoliy F. Dobrynin talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:51 pm and 12:59 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 022-097 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 22-97

Date: April 10, 1972
Time: Unknown between 12:51 pm and 12:59 pm
Location: White House Telephone

Henry A. Kissinger talked with Anatoliy F. Dobrynin.

[See Conversation No. 705-13D]

     Kissinger’s talk with Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon
          -Mrs. Nixon’s tea with Irini Dobrynin
                -Time
                -Entrance to White House
                      -Diplomatic entrance
                -Location
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Hello?
I haven't backed through to bring it in.
Ready?
Hello.
Yes, Secretary.
I'm sorry to keep... No, no, no.
I talked to Mrs. Nixon, and she would be delighted to have tea with Mrs. Dupree tomorrow afternoon at 4.30.
4?
At 4.30.
4.30.
At the White House.
And both the President and Mrs. Nixon greatly appreciate the courtesy of making the suggestion.
No, no, no.
I think it's a pleasure.
It's our duty, really.
430, you said?
Right.
How to go, in what ways?
Come in through the diplomatic entrance.
As I do, yes.
The same place you do, and then... That's right, and there'll be somebody there, and Mrs. Nixon will have tea with Mrs. Dobrynin and the family residents.
Thank you very much.
Fourth watch tomorrow.
Right.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
It's very much appreciated here.
And I do appreciate your help.
Not at all.
No, we appreciate what you are doing.
No, I think it's beautiful.
Good.
Thank you very much.
Thank you.
Bye.
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