President Nixon and Henry Kissinger spoke briefly via telephone to coordinate their locations and ensure a secure line of communication. The exchange served primarily as a logistical check-in to facilitate a subsequent, more substantive discussion. No major policy decisions were reached during this short interaction, which functioned as a precursor to further executive consultation.
On June 27, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:11 pm and 8:14 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 529-013 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 529-13 Date: June 27, 1971 Time: Unknown between 8:11 pm and 8:14 pm Location: Oval Office The President talked with the White House operator. The President talked with Henry A. Kissinger between 8:13 pm and 8:14 pm. [See Conversation No. 5-163]
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