President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a call to Muriel L. Hartley, who served as General Alexander Haig’s secretary. The President initiated the contact specifically to inquire about Hartley's well-being, noting his understanding that she was currently ill at home. The call was placed to facilitate communication with her despite her reported health issues.
On December 18, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:46 pm and 2:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 016-112 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 16-112 Date: December 18, 1971 Time: Unknown between 1:46 pm and 2:45 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See Conversation No. 310-8] Request for a call to Muriel L. Hartley Muriel L. Hartley’s health
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