President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an urgent connection to Alexander M. Haig, Jr. via a secure communications channel. This brief exchange served as a logistical instruction to initiate a direct line of communication with his deputy assistant. The primary action item was the successful establishment of this secure link.
On November 29, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:49 pm and 7:53 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 034-003 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 34-3
Date: November 29, 1972
Time: Unknown between 7:49 pm and 7:53 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Request for a 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.