President Nixon coordinates logistics with Major John V. Brennan for an afternoon helicopter departure to Camp David, accompanied by the First Lady and Manolo Sanchez. Amidst these travel arrangements, the President expresses strong approval regarding recent U.S. air strikes in Vietnam. He specifically notes positive feedback from Henry Kissinger concerning the Pentagon’s enthusiastic reaction to the success of the military operation.
On April 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and John V. Brennan talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:55 am and 1:00 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 022-137 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 22-137 Date: April 16, 1972 Time: Unknown between 10:55 am and 1:00 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Major John V. (“Jack”) Brennan. [See Conversation No. 329-60] The President’s trip to Camp David -Helicopter -Departure -Time -Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon -Manolo Sanchez Vietnam -Air strikes -Henry A. Kissinger’s report on Pentagon reaction
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