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Descriptive Summary
Title: Henry A. Kissinger Telephone Conversation Transcripts (Telcons), National Security Council Files, 01/21/1969 - 08/08/1974
Dates: 1969-1974
Collection Number: 579113
Creator/Collector:
Kissinger, Henry, 1923- .
President (1969-1974 : Nixon). National Security Council. (1969 - 1974) (Most Recent)
Extent: 13 linear feet, 2 linear inches; 30 boxes
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Repository:
Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Abstract: The Kissinger telephone conversation transcripts consist of approximately 20,000 pages of transcripts of Kissinger’s telephone
conversations during his tenure as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (1969-1974) and Secretary of State
(1973-1974) during the administration of President Richard Nixon. These telephone calls took place at various locations, including
the White House, Department of State, San Clemente, Key Biscayne, Paris, New York, Kissinger’s home, and aboard aircraft.
Language of Material: English
Access
Collection is open for research. Some materials may be unavailable based upon categories of materials exempt from public release
established in the Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act of 1974.
Publication Rights
Most government records are in the public domain; however, this series includes commercial materials, such as newspaper clippings,
that may be subject to copyright restrictions. Researchers should contact the copyright holder for information.
Preferred Citation
Henry A. Kissinger Telephone Conversation Transcripts (Telcons), National Security Council Files, 01/21/1969 - 08/08/1974
. Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum
Acquisition Information
These materials are in the custody of the National Archives and Records Administration under the provisions of Title I of
the Presidential Recordings and Materials Preservation Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-526, 88 Stat. 1695) and implementing regulations.
Scope and Content of Collection
The Kissinger telcons, released by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) on May 26, 2004, consist of transcripts
of Dr. Kissinger's telephone conversations during his tenure as Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs (1969-74)
and Secretary of State (1973-74) during the administration of President Richard Nixon.
Indexing Terms
Kissinger, Henry Alfred
Kissinger, Heinz Alfred