President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to place a telephone call to General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. This brief interaction serves as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication between the President and his senior aide. No further policy or strategic matters were discussed during this connection.
On October 24, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:04 pm and 7:31 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 032-026 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 032-026
Date: October 24, 1972
Time: Unknown between 7:04 pm and 7:31 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.