Conversation 169-020

TapeTape 169StartWednesday, June 20, 1973 at 11:24 AMEndWednesday, June 20, 1973 at 11:25 AMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Kissinger, Henry A.Recording deviceCamp David Study Table

President Nixon and Henry Kissinger spoke briefly to coordinate their immediate availability for discussions. Nixon inquired about Kissinger's current schedule and potential meetings to ensure they were prepared for upcoming engagements, including the President's scheduled meeting with Soviet Union officials. The call functioned primarily as a logistical check-in to align their respective calendars while at Camp David.

Henry KissingerPresidential schedulingSoviet UnionCamp DavidDiplomacy

On June 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger talked on the telephone at Camp David from 11:24 am to 11:25 am. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 169-020 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 169-20

Date: June 20, 1973
Time: 11:24 am - 11:25 am
Location: Camp David Study Table

The President talked with Henry A. Kissinger.

     Kissinger’s schedule
           -Meetings

     President’s schedule
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                                                           Conversation No. 169-20 (cont’d)

           -Meeting with Soviet Union officials

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Hello, Mr. President.
Are you meeting with anybody?
Uh, I was, uh, no, no, I was, uh, I'm free now.
Oh, fine, fine.
What's your model?
We might as well chat waiting for this phone.