President Nixon and John A. Knebel discuss a narrative strategy regarding the historical perception of national strength and the risks of political overreach. Their conversation centers on the practical limitations of foreign policy maneuvers and the importance of maintaining an image of national dignity. The dialogue concludes with an informal agreement to monitor incoming intelligence or confirmation of a specific developing situation.
On November 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and John A. Knebel met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 2:29 pm and 3:04 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 300-034 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 300-034
Date: November 9, 1971
Time: Unknown between 2:29 pm and 3:04 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with Henry A. Kissinger.
Kissinger's call
International relations
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