President Nixon initiated a brief telephone request for the White House operator to connect him with National Security Advisor Henry A. Kissinger. This call served as a logistical step to facilitate direct communication between the President and his advisor regarding ongoing foreign policy matters. The interaction concluded immediately after the President issued his instructions to the operator.
On February 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:22 pm and 7:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 043-126 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 43-126
Date: February 20, 1973
Time: Unknown between 7:22 pm and 7:30 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Request for a 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.