President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met briefly in the Oval Office to coordinate their schedules and communication efforts. The discussion focused on managing access to the President and ensuring Kissinger was prepared for upcoming diplomatic requirements. No major policy shifts were recorded during this short encounter, which primarily served to confirm the availability of key personnel.
On November 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 2:13 pm and 2:19 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 618-035 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 618-35
Date: November 15, 1971
Time: Unknown between 2:13 pm and 2:19 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President talked with an unknown person [Henry A. Kissinger?]
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