President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to review and coordinate Kissinger’s upcoming travel schedule and availability. The discussion centered on logistical planning for future diplomatic engagements and ensuring the President’s itinerary remained flexible. No major policy decisions were recorded, as the dialogue focused primarily on administrative preparation.
On July 1, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 5:10 pm and 5:55 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 261-040 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 261-40
Date: July 1, 1971
Time: Unknown between 5:10 pm and 5:55 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with an unknown person [Henry A. Kissinger?]
Unknown person’s scheduleThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.