President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place an urgent call to National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. This brief exchange served as a logistical bridge to facilitate a direct communication channel between the President and his advisor during a time of high-level administrative activity. No substantive policy discussion occurred during this interaction, as it was strictly focused on establishing the connection.
On April 14, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:16 pm and 11:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 038-035 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 38-35
Date: April 14, 1973
Time: Unknown between 11:16 pm and 11:22 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator
Telephone call to Henry A. KissingerThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.