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Conversation 241-003

TapeTape 241StartFriday, February 2, 1973 at 3:43 PMEndFriday, February 2, 1973 at 8:50 PMParticipantsKissinger, Henry A.;  Camp David OperatorRecording deviceCamp David Hard Wire
AI Summary

Henry Kissinger instructed Commander Jonathan T. Howe to coordinate a high-level notification process regarding an upcoming policy announcement following the Vietnam settlement. Kissinger directed that critical diplomatic channels, including Ingersoll, Bunker, and LaPete, be informed of the text and timing of the statement to ensure a unified message during consultations. The communication was to be handled with strict confidentiality, framing the announcement as a move toward international peace.

Vietnam WarDiplomatic CommunicationForeign PolicyHenry KissingerNational Security
AudioNARA Description

On February 2, 1973, Henry A. Kissinger and Camp David operator met in the Aspen Lodge study at Camp David at an unknown time between 3:43 pm and 8:50 pm. The Camp David Hard Wire taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 241-003 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 241-3

Date: February 2, 1973
Time: Unknown between 3:43 pm and 8:50 pm
Location: Camp David Hard Wire

Henry A. Kissinger talked with the Camp David Operator and Cmdr. Jonathan T. Howe.

[See Conversation No. 186-5]
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Kissinger, can you get me General Scowcroft urgently?
I've called.
It's very urgent, because I'm holding up a whole party.
The Commander Howe is in my office.
John, I suppose we haven't informed anybody about our announcement tomorrow.
Yes.
Somebody has to think of this thing.
Now, will you do a back channel to Ingersoll, to Bunker, to LaPete?
and tell them to tell their principals at what time they're going to make this announcement, give them the text, and say it's a regular consultation in the aftermath of further Vietnam settlement.
And will you get that out this evening?
Now wait a minute now, who wants to be to Korea, Japan?
You might let the French know.
Take care of it.
Oh, you might let Godly tell Zubana and Swank.
Okay?
But it should be closely held.
And that it's done in the spirit of contributing to peace in nature.
Oh, and we have to tell Tymon.
Call the doctor.
Wait, I've got to go with you.
Yes.
Okay, wait a minute.
They're all leaving.
All right, I'll check with you when I get in.
Bye.
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