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Conversation 024-015

TapeTape 24StartMonday, May 8, 1972 at 4:57 PMEndMonday, May 8, 1972 at 5:23 PMTape start time00:12:49Tape end time00:12:56ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an urgent communication with his National Security Advisor, Henry Kissinger. The brief interaction served exclusively as a logistical request to bridge the two parties. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this connection attempt.

Henry KissingerWhite House communicationsForeign policy logistics
AudioNARA Description

On May 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:57 pm and 5:23 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-015 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 24-15

Date: May 8, 1972
Time: Unknown between 4:57 pm and 5:23 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Yes, sir.
Yeah, hello.
Hello.
Yes, sir.
Dr. Kissinger, please.
Thank you, sir.
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