President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss the transition of duties to George Shultz in light of an upcoming ten-day window for Kissinger to finalize his outstanding responsibilities. They confirm that Shultz is prepared to assume his acting role, ensuring a seamless handover of tasks. The exchange serves to solidify the timeline for finalizing Kissinger's current portfolio before shifting focus to new priorities.
On May 19, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:51 am and 11:16 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-156 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 24-156 Date: May 19, 1972 Time: Unknown between 10:51 am and 11:16 am Location: White House Telephone The President signalled the White House operator. [See also Conversation No. 726-1C] Operator's request for instructions The President conferred with Henry A. Kissinger during the telephone call. [See Conversation No. 726-1]
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