Participants discuss staffing logistics and personnel challenges related to an upcoming diplomatic engagement, possibly involving travel to Moscow. The conversation touches upon the difficulties of coordinating schedules for members of an assembly and the importance of having expert representation during high-level negotiations. The dialogue reflects concerns about ensuring appropriate presence and advice for the delegation, with mentions of shifting geopolitical contexts such as developments with China.
On July 21, 1971, unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 6:19 pm and 6:23 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 541-009 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 541-9
Date: July 21, 1971
Time: Unknown between 6:19 pm and 6:23 pm
Location: Oval Office
Unknown persons talked to an unknown person.
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BEGIN WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1
[Agency Policy]
[Duration: 5s ]
END WITHDRAWN ITEM NO. 1
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[Pause]
The President’s location
An unknown person talked to an unknown person at an unknown time after 6:19 pm.
[Conversation No. 541-9A]
Instructions
[End of telephone conversation]
An unknown person talked to an unknown person at an unknown time after 6:19 pm.
[Conversation No. 541-9B]
The President’s schedule
[Pause]
[Unintelligible]
This recording was cut off at an unknown time before 6:23 pm.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.