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Conversation 638-003

TapeTape 638StartWednesday, December 15, 1971 at 8:38 AMEndWednesday, December 15, 1971 at 8:45 AMTape start time00:03:10Tape end time00:03:37ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  [Unknown person(s)]Recording deviceOval Office
AI Summary

President Nixon met with an unknown individual to coordinate a brief, immediate briefing with Henry Kissinger. The primary objective was to ensure Kissinger’s prompt arrival at the Oval Office for an urgent consultation. The conversation concluded with instructions to expedite Kissinger's entry.

Henry KissingerOval OfficePresidential schedulingWhite House operations
AudioNARA Description

On December 15, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 8:38 am and 8:45 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 638-003 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 638-3

Date: December 15, 1971
Time: Unknown between 8:38 am and 8:45 am
Location: Oval Office

The President met with an unknown person.

     The President's schedule
          -Meeting with Henry A. Kissinger

The unknown person left at an unknown time before 8:45 am.
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                           NIXON PRESIDENTIAL MATERIALS STAFF

                                      Tape Subject Log
                                        (rev. 10/06)
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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If you see him now, get him to run to the chair.
He must come in.
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