Conversation 037-113

TapeTape 37StartWednesday, March 14, 1973 at 8:13 PMEndWednesday, March 14, 1973 at 8:13 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon attempted to reach National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger to discuss urgent matters, only to learn that Kissinger was currently in transit to a dinner engagement with Senator Henry M. Jackson. Nixon directed the operator to have Kissinger contact him once he arrived at the Senator's residence. This brief exchange served as a logistical coordination to establish a secure line of communication between the President and his advisor.

Henry KissingerHenry M. JacksonWhite House communicationsNational SecurityPresidential scheduling

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NARA Description

On March 14, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 037-113 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 37-113

Date: March 14, 1973
Time: 8:13 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The White House operator talked with the President.

       Unsuccessful attempt to reach Henry A. Kissinger
             -Kissinger's schedule
                     -Henry M. (“Scoop”) Jackson
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                            NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY

                                        (rev. Sept-09)

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Hello?

Mr. President, Dr. Kissinger is on his way to Senator Jackson's for dinner.

Do you want me to reach him there?

He just got in the car to leave.

Yes, he can call me from there.

All right.

Thank you, sir.

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