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Conversation 031-051

TapeTape 31StartMonday, October 16, 1972 at 9:33 AMEndMonday, October 16, 1972 at 10:47 AMParticipantsKissinger, Henry A.;  Abrams, Creighton W., Jr. (Gen.)Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

Henry Kissinger and General Creighton W. Abrams, Jr. coordinated a scheduling conflict regarding a proposed meeting with President Nixon. While the President requested an immediate discussion to confirm specific information previously raised by Kissinger, Abrams was unavailable due to a prior ceremony. Consequently, Alexander Haig was tasked with arranging a follow-up meeting for that afternoon to ensure the President could consult directly with the General.

Vietnam WarSchedulingWhite House operationsMilitary diplomacyAlexander Haig
AudioNARA Description

On October 16, 1972, Henry A. Kissinger and Gen. Creighton W. Abrams, Jr. talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:33 am and 10:47 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 031-051 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 31-51

Date: October 16, 1972
Time: Unknown between 9:33 am and 10:12 am
Location: White House Telephone

                                        (rev. Oct-06)

Henry A. Kissinger talked with Gen. Creighton W. Abrams, Jr.

[See conversation No. 799-9C]

        Abrams’s schedule
            -Meeting with the President and Kissinger
            -Kissinger's schedule
            -Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
            -Forthcoming meeting with Kissinger in Saigon
            -Forthcoming meeting with the President
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

There you are.
Hello?
Yes, Abrams.
This is Henry Kissinger.
I'm here with the president and he was wondering whether you'd be able to drop over for a few minutes.
Well, I have this ceremony at 10.30.
Oh, well then it's probably not feasible.
Well, he'll catch you this afternoon.
I'm going off, but Haig will set it up then.
Very well, sir.
He just wanted to ask you the same question I asked you yesterday afternoon.
Yes, sir.
And hear it from you himself.
Yes, sir.
Good.
Well, I look forward to seeing you in Saigon, and the President will see you this afternoon.
Very good, sir.
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