Conversation 705-016

TapeTape 705StartMonday, April 10, 1972 at 4:41 PMEndMonday, April 10, 1972 at 4:45 PMTape start time04:35:27Tape end time04:38:55ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Kissinger, Henry A.; Kissinger, Louis; Kissinger, Paul ("Stern"); White House photographerRecording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon hosted Henry Kissinger’s father, Louis, and his wife, Paula, for a brief social visit to the Oval Office. The meeting served as a gesture of appreciation for Henry Kissinger’s service, during which the President formally commended the parents for their son’s achievements. Nixon presented the couple with commemorative presidential gifts, including a money clip and a compact, before concluding the session with a photo opportunity.

Henry KissingerLouis KissingerPresidential giftsOval OfficeDiplomatic protocol

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NARA Description

On April 10, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, Henry A. Kissinger, Louis Kissinger, Paul ("Stern") Kissinger, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House from 4:41 pm to 4:45 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 705-016 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 705-16

Date: April 10, 1972
Time: 4:41 pm - 4:45 pm
Location: Oval Office

The President met with Henry A. Kissinger, Louis Kissinger and Paula (Stern) Kissinger; the
White House photographer was present at the beginning of the meeting.

     Greetings and introductions

     Kissinger

     [Photograph session]
          -Arrangement

     Kissinger
          -Service to administration and world

     Presidential gifts
           -Presidential seal
                 -Money clip
                 -Compact

     Photographs
          -Copies

     Previous visit

     Louis and Paula Kissinger's grandchildren, Elizabeth and David Kissinger
          -Intelligence

     Henry A. Kissinger

Kissinger et al left at 4:45 pm.

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Yes, yes, how are you?

Well, that means he must be very proud of you.

Do you know if he ever really did a picture of you?

Oh, yeah.

That man here.

He is very, very proud of you.

I guess I have that as where .

Are you ready?

I think it's one of the most .

I was highly impressed by this.

You ought to be proud of the fact that you

You have brought into the world a very strong man.

Sometimes just a little liberal.

I want to give you a couple of crickets to take with you if you'd like.

This is a video of Michael.

Did you know?

I think you've got it.

This is a signal, of course.

Here it is.

And this is a, this is a money clip for you.

You handle the money.

This is the same thing, but it's a little compact.

Oh.

This is a small, little,

Well, we guess this will be a new one.

You can see how we evolve the space so well.

They're so smart.

Well, thank you.

I'm not saying that we need to help and thank you.

I'm just saying that you are.

Thank you.

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