President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met briefly to address administrative arrangements for an upcoming National Security Council meeting. The conversation touched upon the participation of Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler and concerns regarding potential leaks. No final decisions were reached during this exchange, which primarily served to coordinate internal attendance and security protocols.
On May 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House from 9:07 am to 9:08 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 721-007 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 721-7
Date: May 8, 1972
Time: 9:07 am - 9:08 am
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Henry A. Kissinger.
National Security Council [NSC] meeting
-Ronald L. Ziegler's presence
-Leaks
-Decisions
Kissinger left at 9:08 am.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.