Conversation 032-061

TapeTape 32StartThursday, October 26, 1972 at 3:28 PMEndThursday, October 26, 1972 at 3:29 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Haig, Alexander M., Jr.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon instructed Alexander Haig to relay a message to Henry Kissinger regarding the ongoing Vietnam peace negotiations. Nixon emphasized the importance of demonstrating to the North Vietnamese negotiators that the upcoming 1972 U.S. presidential election would not influence the administration's stance on a settlement. Haig was directed to ensure Kissinger effectively communicated this commitment, using Nixon’s handwritten note as leverage to secure a favorable agreement.

Vietnam WarHenry Kissinger1972 Presidential ElectionPeace NegotiationsDiplomacy

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NARA Description

On October 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone from 3:28 pm to 3:29 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 032-061 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 032-061

Date: October 26, 1972
Time: 3:28 pm - 3:29 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with Alexander M. Haig, Jr.

[See Conversation No. 375-24C]

        Vietnam
            -Henry A. Kissinger's briefing
                -The President's note
                    -Report to journalists
                    -Influence of 1972 election on settlement

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Yes, sir.

I wrote a handwritten note to Henry before he left, you know, that I specifically referred to the election thing.

Yes, that's right.

It would be very impressive, I think, if you could get it, bring it to Henry, and he should not show it to them.

I mean, he should not let them read it, but he should say, now, here's a handwritten note.

I want to tell you, gentlemen, in that note, the president specifically says, and he can paraphrase, the election is not to be a consideration.

Make the right kind of a piece.

Right, sir.

Would you do that?

Fine, will do.

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