President Nixon and Henry Kissinger coordinate the President's upcoming schedule and preparation requirements following a demanding day involving meetings with foreign dignitaries, including Kofi Busia and Indira Gandhi. The discussion focuses on managing Nixon's time and readiness for high-stakes 'pitch sessions' or diplomatic briefings. Kissinger confirms the logistics for an upcoming appointment, ensuring the President is adequately prepared for the scheduled engagement.
On November 4, 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 1:48 pm and 3:47 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 300-015 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 300-015
Date: November 4, 1971
Time: Unknown between 1:48 pm and 3:47 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with Henry A. Kissinger.
The President's schedule
-[Kofi A. Busia]
-[Indira Gandhi]
-[Busia]This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.