President Nixon met with an unidentified individual to discuss a diplomatic communication received from the West German government. The conversation focuses on an analysis of a response from Egon Bahr, described as mild in tone and notably silent regarding the upcoming summit. The participants assess the implications of the German feedback, which appears to express subtle dissatisfaction with recent decisions without escalating tensions.
On May 11, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 3:03 pm and 3:09 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 723-009 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 723-9
Date: May 11, 1972
Time: Unknown between 3:03 pm and 3:09 pm
(rev. Jan-02)
Location: Oval Office
The President talked with an unknown person.
An unknown person’s return
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