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Conversation 039-013

TapeTape 39StartFriday, May 25, 1973 at 12:17 AMEndFriday, May 25, 1973 at 12:57 AMParticipantsCox, Tricia Nixon;  White House operator;  Nixon, Richard M. (President)Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

Tricia Nixon Cox contacts a White House operator to facilitate an urgent request from President Richard M. Nixon to speak with General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The brief communication serves primarily to connect the President with his Chief of Staff during the late-night hours. The interaction highlights the administrative process utilized by the President to secure immediate consultations with key advisors.

Alexander M. Haig Jr.White House operationsPresidential communicationTricia Nixon Coxadministrative procedures
AudioNARA Description

On May 25, 1973, Tricia Nixon Cox, White House operator, and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 12:17 am and 12:57 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-013 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 39-13

Date: May 25, 1973
Time: Unknown between 12:17 am and 12:57 am
Location: White House Telephone

Tricia Nixon Cox talked with the White House operator. The President can be heard in the
background.

       Request for telephone call to Alexander M. Haig, Jr. for President
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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a question.
You're right.
Yes, my father would like to speak with General Haig, please.
General Haig, one moment.
Right, thank you.
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