GENERAL

KISSINGER, HENRY A.

NOV 24 1969

Dear Mel:

It was good to hear from you and to read your very thoughtful suggestions concerning the Sato visit. You may be sure that we have considerations such as the one you raised very much in mind.

I regret very much that the pressure of circumstances makes it difficult for me to keep up with old friends. I hope we can get together, if you should happen to be in Washington. If we cannot, you may be sure that members of my staff would be glad to see you and discuss the issues which you outlined.

Mr. Melvin A. Conant
30 Rockefeller Plaza
New York, New York 10020

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NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL
ø December

NOTE FOR CENTRAL FILES:

This should be filed in HAK's personal files.

MELVIN A. CONANT

30 ROCKEFELLER PLAZA
NEW YORK, N. Y. 10020

November 12, 1969

Dr. Henry Kissinger
The White House
Washington, D.C.

Dear Henry:

In the midst of all your other concerns I am taking the
liberty of writing you a personal note concerning the
negotiations between Japan and the United States.

For some years I have been interested in this subject and
deeply concerned lest the negotiation process and results
therefrom lead to strained relations between our two
countries. I have kept in continuing touch with Japanese
who share this concern and who are active in political-
military affairs, either as government servants or in a
private capacity. At the recent ISS Conference in
The Hague I had extensive discussions with a number of
these friends from which emerged the following thoughts:

1. While each government has acknowledged the critical dependence we have upon each other in the area of defense and mutual security, it is presently the case that, while the Prime Minister has publicly stated his intention to accept a continuation of the defense relationship, he has done so at some considerable political cost and risk.

2. We should anticipate that the Left elements in Japan presently spearheading public opposition to a continuation of the defense arrangement may be successful in generating more support because their cause can be interpreted as being "nationalist" and "pro-Japanese".

3. I think we would agree that no agreement between governments is any stronger than the mutual confidence and trust which implements it; an elaborate and intricate set of terms is in itself really no more binding in any practical sense than the general intent of a government to observe the purposes of the agreement. The U.S.

Dr. Henry Kissinger

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November 12, 1969

either trusts the Japanese government and
has confidence in it (and vice versa) or
it does not. When a security issue is
involved it is the spirit embodied in the
association, not its legalisms, which will
count.

5. In view of the political risks now being run
by the Japanese government, and accepting
the view that the U.S. is more interested in
cultivating and maintaining a spirit of
mutual confidence, why not - even at this
date -

a. Have a mutual announcement of an intention
to replace the security agreement with a
new Treaty of Friendship and Co-operation
in which general clauses, supplemented by
public protocols, would serve to guide our
security arrangements - but that these would
be placed in the context of equality (clearly
lacking in any continued emphasis on the
security agreement) and a consideration of
our general interests which embrace far more
than just the military.

b. The general provision of the Treaty relating to security should acknowledge we are "tenants" of all security installations as a consequence of Japanese government invitation/agreement; that our armed forces are to be treated no more preferentially in any respect than that accorded in NATO; that the use of any installation be subject to agreement with the Japanese government; that this agreement may be continuing - as for training missions, scheduled flights, etc. - but must be the consequence of continuing consultation and "machinery" to that effect must be promptly instituted and regularly used.

Dr. Henry Kissinger

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November 12, 1969

It seems important to me that the general atmosphere of U.S.-Japanese relations ought not to be allowed to deteriorate into intense squabbles over security provisions which can be no more effective than the conviction of the Japanese government that there is sufficient political support behind their implementation to allow them to be effective. I know that you and many others have given long and serious thought to the negotiation process as well as to the objectives we seek and so this whole letter may be entirely unnecessary.

My very best wishes to you,

Melvin A. Conant

MAC/ber

KISSINGER, HENRY A.

THE WHITE HOUSE
WASHINGTON

January 26, 1972

Mr. Kissinger:

Mr. Paul Conklin, a photographer from the Washington Office of Time Magazine, called at 2:45 pm today.

Mr. Conklin has received a wire from the head photographer of Nation Magazine in New York asking that he (Mr. Conklin) film your outer office (and yours if possible) with everyone hard at work -- i.e., answering phones, talking over papers, walking in and out of your office.

They would like to film you hard at work -- i.e., talking on the phone, discussing papers with your people, etc., but know how busy you are and state this part not absolutely necessary.

They want to do film because the lead story of next issue of Nation is about the President's statement last night. The deadline to do film is early tomorrow afternoon.

Do you wish us to schedule this? Yes ___✓___ No ___
Mr. Conklin said he would be as unobtrusive as possible.

CSH recommends NO. Muriel

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National Public Radio

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Washington, D.C. 20036

202-785-5400

GENERAL

FEB-11/1
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KISSINGER, HENRY A.

KISSINGER, HENRY A.

20 February 1973

Dr. Henry Kissinger
Assistant to the President
The White House
Washington, DC

DEAR DR. KISSINGER:

A modest proposal, if I may, that hopefully will appeal to you--namely, a conversation with you on the nature of diplomacy and the art of negotiating in this changing world.

What I have in mind is a series of two, or possibly three, half-hour programs that would explore the whole subject.

How, for instance, do you set about negotiating with someone such as the North Vietnamese? How much do you have to know about the character and the attitudes of your opponent to be effective? Those are the sort of aspects I would want to go into rather than concentrating on straight news.

In a sense, the conversations would amount to Oral History in the liveliest meaning of the term. They would show that real diplomacy has a zing and an excitement that can go beyond the headiest of brews. Then, too, by definition, they would show something of the nature of Henry Kissinger, himself.

The format would be relaxed, the equipment unobtrusive, and the results limitless.

I hope that you agree.

RECEIVED
APR 1 1 1973
CENTRAL FILES

TOWN & COUNTRY

TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE, 717 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, N.Y. 10022 - AREA 212 935-5900

KISSINGER, HENRY A./C

2609 0 Street, N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20007

March 21, 1972

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

Dear Dr. Kissinger:

As you are probably aware, through Miss Mathews and Mr. Hicks, I have been attempting unsuccessfully for more than two months to see you with regard to my article on famous fathers and their sons for *Town & Country* magazine.

They have informed me that you are eager to be part of the piece, along with your son David and I personally feel that a good deal of the impact of the article is contingent upon your inclusion. At one point I was actually seated outside your door when our 5:30 P.M. appointment was cancelled because you had to confer with the President.

I ask you, Dr. Kissinger, who would you rather speak with after a hard day of wrestling with the problems of the world? Richard Nixon or me?

And to papaphrase the President, I merely want to say that frankly, I cannot imagine what my article would be like without you.

RECEIVED
JUN 8 1972
CLNICAL FILES

Magazine article - 5 Jan 72

Type of Request & Date

Conn - earliest convenience

(Last name and pending date)

Name: Steve Conn

Request: Is doing an article on HAK and his son for a story on fathers and sons in the Father's Day issue of Town and Country published in New York - has national circulation of 130,000 - a monthly magazine.

He would like 45 min. with Dr. Kissinger and about 1/2 hour
with his son. Deadline for story is end of January.

Conn is a free-lance writer - used to work for NYT

CSH's Recommendation:

HAK's Answer:

Date and Time: Noon 1/18

Party Contacted:

Additional Information:

Washington phone: 338-1345 or 466-8444

New York phone: (212) 832-0385

ms

Resolution:

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KISSINGER, HENRY A./C*

June 7, 1972

MEMO FOR: CHARLIE RATCHFORD

FROM: Julie Pineau

SUBJECT: Request for Frame

Mr. Kissinger asked me if I would have the enclosed letter and dollar bill from Secretary Connally nicely framed for him.

I would appreciate it if your man would use a bit of imagination on this one using a medium-shade wood with gold outside border and black inner border.

(If you think you have seen this note before, you are right. It is identical to the note Muriel Hartley sent to get the General's frame made. And I will be grateful if Mr. Kissinger's frame is identical to his -- it was most handsome.)

Thank you.

Encls

Eucla

Thank you.

was most handsome.')

Kissinger's frame is identical to his -- it
frame made. And I will be grateful if Mr.
Muriel Hartley sent to get the General's
you are right. It is identical to the note
(If you think you have seen this note peddle,

porder and black inner border.

a medium-white wood with gold outside
use a pit if imagination on this one using
I would appreciate it if you man would

Secretary Consuily nicely framed for him,
the enclosed letter and dollar bill from
Mr. Kissinger asked me if I would have

SUBJECT: Request for Frame

FROM: Julie Piness

MEMO FOR: CHARLIE BATCHFORD

June 3, 1955

KISSINGER, HENRY V.