Conversation 544-003

TapeTape 544StartFriday, July 23, 1971 at 9:40 AMEndFriday, July 23, 1971 at 9:40 AMTape start time00:04:35Tape end time00:05:39ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Haldeman, H. R. ("Bob");  Kissinger, Henry A.Recording deviceOval Office

President Nixon coordinated with H. R. Haldeman to arrange a briefing with Henry Kissinger regarding his upcoming schedule and travel. The discussion served as a logistical preparation for a formal meeting between the President and Kissinger. The primary objective was to ensure the National Security Advisor was available for a direct consultation on pressing foreign policy matters.

H. R. HaldemanHenry KissingerWhite House schedulingForeign policyLogistics

On July 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, H. R. ("Bob") Haldeman, and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House at 9:40 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 544-003 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 544-3

Date: July 23, 1971
Time: 9:40 am
Location: Oval Office

The President talked with H.R. (“Bob”) Haldeman.

     Schedule
          -Henry A. Kissinger's location
          -Forthcoming meeting with Haldeman

The President talked with Kissinger at 9:40 am.

     Kissinger's forthcoming meeting with the President

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Uh, is Henry there with you?
Yeah, I'm gonna ask him something on the phone.
Keep coming.