Columbia University in the City of New York

New York, N.Y. 10025

BUREAU OF APPLIED SOCIAL RESEARCH

605 West 115th Street

KISSINGER, HENRY A.

July 9, 1970

The Honorable Henry Kissinger
Assistant to the President for National Security Affairs
The White House
Washington D. C. 20500

Dear Sir:

We are engaged in a study of American intellectuals and their role as opinion makers under a grant from the National Science Foundation. The project is being conducted in cooperation with the Bureau of Applied Social Research of Columbia University. It is part of a larger international study of opinion makers conducted by independent teams of academic researchers within each country being studied.

Thus far, interview data has been collected on legislators, mass organization personnel, federal administrators, mass media personnel, and intellectuals in Yugoslavia, and on a reduced set of sectors in Czechoslovakia. A similar study of the United States has been recently approved by the National Institute of Mental Health. Studies are also being designed in Italy and France. The general purpose of the studies is to provide comparable data on the dynamics of opinion-making and on patterns of influence within the elites of various types of countries.

During the first part of our study, individuals were interviewed who had written for journals regarded by intellectuals as especially influential. You were mentioned by several respondents as being influential in the formation of opinion in the intellectual community or other sectors of society. Thus, our study would be incomplete without having interviewed you. We want to ask you some questions on your present views on some current national issues, how you came to form your opinions, and what your contributions were to the public discussion of these issues. We, of course, promise confidentiality. In addition to our word, you have the benefit of our experience in Europe, where we have been entrusted with similar data and have not betrayed that trust to anyone. Because we have staked our personal and professional reputations upon such confidences, we have much to lose from any violation of your trust.

We will telephone you within a few days in order to arrange a convenient time for an interview. (Phone interview of 30-40 mins).

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Alban Towers

3700 MASSACHUSETTS AVENUE
WASHINGTON 16, D. C.
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2707, 32nd Street NW
Washington D.C. 20016

May 28, 1971

Dear Henry,

Thank you for your prompt response. I did pluck up courage & telephone you once, but your secretary was out and probably nobody gave you the message.

I always feel reluctant to approach friends whose they are in power; I prefer them before they become quite so powerful, and love them once they're out of power again!

So you know whom you can trust when that happens— if it is conceivable that it could ever happen. I read avidly about all your 'bon mots', in Texas & elsewhere; but how I wish that I could go and listen to you on Bismarck!

Washington is not Harvard, as you may have discovered yourself... What a difference here is between social & intellectual life. Which do you enjoy

Kahle, Sigrid

20. Prithviraj Road
New Delhi - 11
Tel: 011 960

2707, 32nd Street NW
Washington DC 20008
July 16. 1971

KISSINGER, HENRY A.

Dear Henry,

As we whizzed into New York, fresh from
the Atlantic waves, in large letters it flashed
down on us (like being in one of your own
nightmares) HENRY KISSINGER ILL! Since I
always start by believing the printed word,
I immediately started contemplating what sort
of wreath to send you. Luckily, I am now led
to believe that I may set eyes on you again!
Welcome back!

You wouldn't be interested in meeting
a Swede who's just been to Mao's China and
may go back soon and see him personally,
would you? He's written a book on Dante,
has discovered Nelly Sachs, and is a fine
minor poet himself. He also happens to be
Chief Editor of Sweden's most important
newspaper, Dagens Nyheter. Some people dis-
liked his articles from China (on which
he's not an expert) intensely; some of them
were published by the New York Times just

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JUL 23 1971

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If by some miraculous chance you happen
to be free at all to meet Olof Lagercrantz,

This can be arranged at any time Sunday
night at our house (still un-becurtained !)
2707, 32nd Street NW, or at any other place.
My telephone is 333-5533. He and his wife,
who is also here, happen to be good friends.
He has expressed a desire to see you, but
ONLY in a relaxing way. What a good
excuse for us to see you, don't you think?
Or would you prefer to see us alone?
Is it the summer in Washington nice?!

Yours

Sigrid

HUDSON INSTITUTE

QUAKER RIDGE ROAD, CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N. Y. 10520 914 RO 2-0700

KISSINGER, HENRY A.

January 16, 1970

Dr. Henry A. Kissinger
National Security Council
The White House
Washington, D.C.

Dear Henry:

Just a short note to let you know that I have not been pushing to see you recently, in part because I really have been much too rushed, and in part because it just seemed really too difficult and time-consuming to try to arrange for an appointment on the fly.

As you know, I am willing and, I think, able to contribute to several problems that are very much within your bailiwick; if you can make reasonable arrangements for me to do so, I would be delighted. Let me, however, leave any further mediation to your side of the house. I have more than a superficial knowledge of the pressure on your time and energy, and I will not press on them further.

In any case, my best regards and best wishes.

HK:HI

NOV 18 1970

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Official

(Type of request)

June 10, 1970 (12:15 p. m.)

(Date received)

L. Simkus

(By)

Name: Herman Kahn (secretary) 914/762-0700

Request: Even though Mr. Kahn has seen General Haig, he is still interested in seeing Mr. Kissinger on matters other than Vietnam, one of which is Latin America.

Mr. Kahn will be in Washington on June 16 and could see HAK anytime after 3:30 p. m.

He will also be in Washington again on June 25 and would be free at anytime on that date.

DRY's Recommendation: 25 Jun

HAK's Answer: YES - 6/12

Date and Time: 5:00 p.m. In D.C.

Party Contacted: OK - 6/12

Additional Information: They will call when he is next in D.C.

Resolution:

KAHN -- June 16 or 25

(Last name and pending date)

KISSINGER, HENRY A./K

To:

From:

official dcm 2/1/71

Type of Request & Date

~~FG-6-11-1/1~~
GENERAL
KISSINGER, HENRY A.
KALB

(Last name and pending date)

Name: Bernard Kalb

Request: Following up a conversation with HAK recently. Would like to see HAK for lunch or dinner soon along with his brother Marvin for a general background xixx discussion.

DRY's Recommendation:

HAK's Answer: yes (dinner some evening) - 2/3

Date and Time:

Party Contacted:

Additional Information:

Resolution:

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CBS NEWS

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Washington, D. C. 20036
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dec 22, 1970

dear henry:

elie abel and i recently finished a book called "the roots of involvement". it is a long look, with attempted perspective, on how the u.s. got into the war. that relates not only to the step-by-step backing-in process, dating back to harry truman's times, but to the general american attitude towards things asian, dating back really to the yankee clipper days. the book tries to show that, in the presidential decision making process, there were no devils or demons, just politicians-become-presidents trying to do what is right in the narrow confines of what is possible at any given moment. the book also tries to show that quick pullout in this war is about as nutty as quick drag-in; it cannot happen that way.

i have asked whether it would be possible to get a one-sentence blurb from you. i know this is difficult; and i realize your position; but we would be immensely grateful.

p.s. evan thomas of norton will send page proofs, if that's ok.

CBS NEWS

Jan 26

Dear Henry:

Your exploits are becoming too breathless, even for
a young fella like me.

Breathlessly, then, let me take this opportunity to
thank you for your agreement, as I understand it, to
join me in the long CBS interview "within two weeks"
after your return from China. I look forward to it
greatly.

I also look forward to doing a brief interview
with you shortly before you leave, one that would be
used on the evening of the President's arrival in Peking.
You asked me why you should do it with me alone. There
are several reasons. I asked. I thought we had taken some
common strides towards such a limited deal. I think we can
do a good job. I know it will receive enormous exposure of
the President's views at a time when many Americans will
be absorbed with the problem and the China issue.

Hoping to hear from you soon, I remain

GENERAL

F6-11
KISSINGER, HENRY
KISSINGER, HENRY A.

HAK / PERSONAL

January 7, 1972

Marvin Kalb called with the following message:

Dear Henry:

This is clearly going to be a big year for foreign affairs and
CBS News would like to do a special prime time television interview
with you. I would be the reporter. The important point is such a
broadcast would provide us with a chance to ask, and you with a chance
to explain, many of the philosophical underpinnings of the President's
approach to the nation's foreign policy, both current and future. Such
an explanation from you, I feel, is needed.

We often get hooked on today's headlines and forget they are
iceberg types of deep policy consideration.

CBS would want to do this broadcast as soon as possible. Maybe
we could chat about it when you return to Washington, or sooner if you
prefer.

CBS NEWS

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2020 M Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 296-1234

GENERAL

FGB-11-11

KISSINGER, HENRY A.

KISSINGER, HENRY A.

June 13, 1972

Dear Henry:

Welcome home!

Bernie and I have got to that point where
no one else can help us about Kissinger except
Kissinger. I was wondering if you could set
aside some time over this coming weekend to begin
the process of filling us in. Perhaps late Saturday
afternoon. Or early Sunday morning. Whenever. We
know you are busy, and we appreciate whatever help and
time you can provide. I know the book will
benefit enormously from your own contributions to
it.

Just give me a call and say when, if possible.

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JUL 28 1972

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KISSINGER, HENRY A./K

Nov 9

Dear Henry:

It must be bad breath, and no one has bothered to
tell me. Months and months ago, back in August, I called
a member of your busy staff to ask for a lunch date, or
a drink, or whatever--a chance to talk. Nothing has
happened. Perhaps for reasons unknown and unfathomable
to me, you have rejected the request. If so, no
answer is necessary. But if it is merely a matter of
confusion, then I still await the pleasure of your
company, as I think someone must have said once upon a
time.

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June 5, 1969

Dr. Henry A. Kissinger
Assistant to The President
for National Security Affairs
The White House
Washington, D. C.

Dear Henry:

I sent a memo to HHH's staff asking them to give me a date for you to meet with him during a moment of leisure. You will recall that we talked about this at the White House Correspondents' dinner. Indeed, not having heard from the staff, I was going to mention it to him at a breakfast scheduled for the 12th. His assistant just telephoned to say that your secretary had called and that my breakfast date was being cancelled so that you and he could meet. You obviously carry more weight with HH's staff than I do. In any event, I am pleased that you are getting together.

All my best.

CULTURAL AND SOCIAL CENTRE

ASIAN AND PACIFIC REGION

SEOUL

TELEPHONE: 53-0075
52-2901

CABLE ADDRESS: CULSOCEN,
SEOUL

I. P. O. BOX: 3129

January 27, 1969

Prof. Henry A. Kissinger
Special Assistant for
National Security Affairs
White House

Dear Prof. Kissinger:

First let me extend my heartiest congratulations to you on your
appointment to that important post. I look forward, with great
expectations, to your role in the development of the Asian and Pacific
region as a regional community.

I also congratulate you on your outstanding contributions and
achievements which you have made while with the Harvard center. It is
my utmost pleasure to inform you that the reputation which you have
established among the Korean government and military leaders, particularly
faculty members of the Korea National War College, is much higher than you
my realize.

Late as it is, I have the pleasure of informing you of my appointment
as Director of the Cultural and Social Centre for the Asian and Pacific
Region. The Centre, headquartered in Seoul, is an organ of the Asian and
Pacific Council (ASPAC) established with the aim of promoting mutual
understanding and friendship among the peoples of the region through
furthering collaboration in cultural and related social fields. I only
humble myself before this lofty mission given to the Centre.

It is also my pleasure to inform you of my plan to visit the United
States around October, and I look forward to seeing you in person. However,
if you have an opportunity to come over this side of the ocean sooner, please
make it sure to stop over in Seoul.

Now it occurs to me that my translation of your work, "Nuclear Weapon
and Foreign Policy in 1958," proved worthwhile after all these years.

I reiterate my heartiest congratulations to you.

TELEPHONE: 53-C075
52-2901
CABLE ADDRESS: CULSOCEN,
SEOUL
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GENERAL

July 15, 1970

Mr. Henry A. Kissinger
Special Assistant to the President
White House
Washington D.C.
U.S.A.

KISSINGER, HENRY A.

Dear Mr. Kissinger,

I plan to visit to Washington in the middle part of
August 1970. I am scheduled to attend the 2nd International
Conference on the problems of modernization in the Asia at
East-West Center, University of Hawaii in Honolulu, on August
9th-15th 1970.

After the Conference, I may want to go over to New York,
Washington, San Francisco and etc. to conduct the Work Pro-
grammes of our Centre. That is, to probe the feasibility
of co-operation and to discuss about some projects with the
American research organizations and related associations.

I wish to obtain your valuable advice and suggestion
on the research affairs of regional co-operation and security
problems in Asia. I will look forward to contact with you
as soon as I arrive there.

Looking forward to your kind information,

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MAR 1 3 1972

KISSINGER, HENRY A. /K*

Dear Mr. Kann:

Thank you for your letter of August 15. I was interested to hear of our similar backgrounds. Unfortunately, my schedule is so constantly busy that I am not able to make personal plans for quiet evenings or weekends of any kind, even with old friends. I appreciated very much, however, your taking the time to write.

Mr. Walter Kann, Vice President
× Engelhard Minerals & Chemicals Copp.
299 Park Avenue
New York, N.Y. 10017

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PERSONAL

August 15, 1972

Dr. Henry Kissinger
c/o The White House
Washington, D. C.

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

Today's lead story in the New York Times prompts me to send you this
note.

Ever since your name came to such great public notice, I have been re-
minded of the fact that our origins, yours and mine, are very similar;
that we went to the same high school at the same time, and that our
parents took English lessons in the evening simultaneously.

And now I see that you are attending your parents' Fiftieth Wedding
Anniversary just about now, - which mine expect to celebrate on
August 28th.

If you feel so inclined, and if other engagements permit you to do so,
I would be glad to come down to Washington some evening or weekend
in order to share a glass of wine and compare notes.

With best regards,

WK:nsh

MAY 4 1972

Dear Mr. Kanza:

Thank you for your letter informing me of
your visit to the United States. I am always
pleased to hear from former members of the
Seminar and to be kept up to date on what
they are doing. I was interested to look over
your book on Patrice Lumumba and appreciate
your thoughtfulness in sending it to me.

I know that you understand why my schedule
has been so heavy in recent weeks and that
it was impossible for me to see you. I am
sorry I have missed the chance and hope
that you will stay in touch.

Mr. Thomas Kanza
Research Fellow
St. Anthony's College
Oxford, England

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