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Conversation 001-141

TapeTape 1StartSunday, April 18, 1971 at 10:12 AMEndSunday, April 18, 1971 at 10:12 AMTape start time04:21:06Tape end time04:21:21ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon initiates a series of administrative calls through the White House operator to coordinate communication with key staff members. He first attempts to reach National Security Advisor Henry Kissinger and subsequently requests a call to personal aide Stephen B. Bull. These requests serve to facilitate the President's immediate access to his core advisors for ongoing official business.

Presidential communicationsHenry KissingerStephen B. BullWhite House operationsAdministrative coordination
AudioNARA Description

On April 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:12 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-141 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 1-141

Date: April 18, 1971
Time: 10:12 am
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.

     Call to Henry A. Kissinger

     Call to Stephen B. Bull
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Dr. Kissinger, please.
Dr. Kissinger.
He's on the phone with... Yeah.
Get... Steve Bull for me, please.
Yes.
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