Conversation 561-003

TapeTape 561StartWednesday, August 11, 1971 at 9:08 AMEndWednesday, August 11, 1971 at 9:10 AMTape start time00:07:50Tape end time00:10:28ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Kissinger, Henry A.Recording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon and Henry Kissinger discuss coordinating a meeting involving H.R. Haldeman to clarify specific administrative or strategic objectives. The President emphasizes his desire to establish clear expectations and ensure that all parties are aligned regarding the intended focus of the discussion. This brief interaction serves as a preparatory step to streamline communication and firm up the agenda for the subsequent meeting.

H.R. HaldemanWhite House administrationInternal communicationStrategic planningPresidential agenda

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NARA Description

On August 11, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:08 am and 9:10 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 561-003 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 561-3

Date: August 11, 1971
Time: Unknown between 9:08 am and 9:10 am
Location: Oval Office

The President talked with Henry A. Kissinger.

     H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman

     Kissinger's schedule

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Henry, can you, uh, I thought about this situation regarding Bob, and I'd have you in with him, and I want to talk, so I make a damn straight as to what this is about.

Are you free now?

What are you doing?

Talk to somebody?

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