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Conversation 003-188

TapeTape 3StartFriday, May 28, 1971 at 8:13 PMEndFriday, May 28, 1971 at 8:13 PMTape start time04:34:26Tape end time04:34:35ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon attempted to locate Henry Kissinger to facilitate a communication with Alexander Haig. Upon learning that Kissinger was out at dinner, the President declined to be connected to him at the restaurant. Nixon instead directed the operator to reach out to Colonel Hayes to address the matter.

White House communicationsHenry KissingerAlexander HaigColonel Hayes
AudioNARA Description

On May 28, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:13 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-188 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 3-188

Date: May 28, 1971
Time: 8:13 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The White House operator talked with the President.

     Henry A. Kissinger's location

     Call to Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Hello?
Mr.
Person, I find he's gone out to dinner.
Would you like me to reach him there?
Oh, no.
No, it's the Colonel Hayes.
I guess I'll try him, sir.
Thank you.
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