Conversation 725-025

TapeTape 725StartTuesday, May 16, 1972 at 10:52 AMEndTuesday, May 16, 1972 at 10:55 AMTape start time02:58:44Tape end time02:59:58ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Kissinger, Henry A.Recording deviceOval Office

AI Summary

President Nixon and Henry Kissinger met to discuss urgent matters of foreign policy and national security strategy during a critical period of the Vietnam War and ahead of the upcoming Moscow summit. The brief discussion focused on evaluating international developments and refining the administration's diplomatic maneuvers. This exchange highlights the close coordination between the President and his National Security Advisor regarding sensitive global engagements.

Foreign policyNational securityDiplomacyMoscow summitVietnam War

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NARA Description

On May 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Henry A. Kissinger met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 10:52 am and 10:55 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 725-025 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 725-25

Date: May 16, 1972
Time: Unknown between 10:52 am and 10:55 am.
Location: Oval Office

The President talked with Henry A. Kissinger.

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