Nixon White House Tapes › Tape 865 › Conversation 865-011

Nixon with unidentified visitors in the Oval Office on Henry Kissinger

Wednesday, February 28, 1973 · 9:02 AM–9:12 AM ET · Oval Office · 23 sec

ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); [Unknown person(s)]Conversation865-011 on Tape 865StartWednesday, February 28, 1973 at 9:02 AMEndWednesday, February 28, 1973 at 9:12 AMRecording deviceOval OfficeSourceNixon Library record for 865-011 ↗

AI Summary

President Nixon inquired about Henry Kissinger's availability, specifically asking when he would return. The purpose of the call appears to be to coordinate schedules or potentially discuss matters requiring Kissinger's input. The brief exchange suggests a desire for a meeting or discussion with Kissinger.

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Is, uh, as the kids are out for breakfast, what time would he be back, you know?

NARA Description

On February 28, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 9:02 am and 9:12 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 865-011 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 865-11

Date: February 28, 1973
Time: Unknown between 9:02 am and 9:12 am
Location: Oval Office

The President talked with an unknown person.

       Henry A. Kissinger's location
             -Return

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Cite this conversation

Conversation 865-011, February 28, 1973. White House Tapes, Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, National Archives. Audio and AI transcript via Easy Nixon, https://www.easynixon.org/tapes/865-011 (accessed October 1, 2026).