President Nixon instructed the White House operator to connect him with General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. for a telephone conversation. This brief interaction served solely as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication with his aide. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occurred during this specific exchange.
On April 9, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:40 am and 10:02 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-054 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 1-54
Date: April 9, 1971
Time: Unknown between 8:40 am and 10:02 am
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Call to Alexander M. Haig, Jr.This transcript was generated automatically by AI and has not been reviewed for accuracy. Do not cite this transcript as authoritative. Consult the Finding Aid above for verified information.