President Nixon and Henry Kissinger spoke via telephone to coordinate communications while the President was at Camp David. The brief exchange served primarily to initiate a secure line for further high-level deliberations between the two leaders. No substantive policy matters were recorded, as the call functioned as a procedural step to establish contact.
On February 24, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone at Camp David from 6:10 pm to 6:16 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 162-007 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 162-7
Date: February 24, 1973
Time: Unknown between 1:36 pm and 6:10 pm
Location: Camp David Study Table
The President talked with the Camp David operator.
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.