Conversation 001-051

TapeTape 1StartThursday, April 8, 1971 at 9:57 PMEndThursday, April 8, 1971 at 9:57 PMTape start time01:51:20Tape end time01:51:27ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a call to Chief of Staff H. R. Haldeman. During this brief interaction, the President also inquired about the current location of National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger. This call highlights the President's efforts to coordinate urgent administrative and national security communications during the evening hours.

H. R. HaldemanHenry KissingerPresidential communicationsWhite House operations

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NARA Description

On April 8, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:57 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-051 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 1-51

Date: April 8, 1971
Time: 9:57 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with the White House operator.

     Call to H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman

     Henry A. Kissinger's location

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Yes, sir.

Parliament, please.

All right, and we're trying to locate Dr. Kissinger for you.

Thank you.

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