The President consults with a White House operator regarding the availability of Henry Kissinger, who is currently attending an event at the Kennedy Center. Upon determining that Kissinger should not be disturbed, Nixon instructs the operator to place a call to Lawrence M. Higby instead. This exchange reflects the President’s process for managing communications and personnel during his schedule.
On May 14, 1973, White House operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at 9:32 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-045 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 46-45
Date: May 14, 1973
Time: 9:32 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator talked with the President.
Henry A. Kissinger’s location
-Kennedy Center
Telephone call to Lawrence M. HigbyThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.