President Nixon met with Thomas Hart to coordinate logistical details for an upcoming visit from West German Chancellor Willy Brandt. The discussion focused on finalizing the meeting schedule and clarifying the roles and attendance of Secretary of State William P. Rogers and National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. They specifically reviewed the timing of a planned photo opportunity to ensure smooth transitions for the participating officials.
On May 2, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Thomas Hart met in the Oval Office of the White House from 10:49 am to 10:54 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 909-022 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 909-22
Date: May 2, 1973
Time: 10:49 am - 10:54 am
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Thomas Hart.
President’s schedule
-Meeting with Willy Brandt
-Attendance
-Henry A. Kissinger
-William P. Rogers
-Photo opportunity
-Timing
Hart left at 10:54 am.
Composter No. 909-34
Date: May 2, 1973
Time: Unknown between 10:54 am and 11:04 am
Location: Oval Office
An unknown man met [?] with an unknown person.
Agreement
The unknown people left at an unknown time before 11:04 am.
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