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Conversation 034-004

TapeTape 34StartWednesday, November 29, 1972 at 7:49 PMEndWednesday, November 29, 1972 at 7:53 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon contacted the White House operator in an attempt to reach General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. Upon learning that Haig was away from his desk, the President instructed the operator to have Haig call him back upon his return. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief administrative exchange.

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AudioNARA Description

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 034-004 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 34-4

Date: November 29, 1972
Time: Unknown between 7:49 pm and 7:53 pm
Location: White House Telephone
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                                                              Conversation No. 34-4 (cont’d)

The President talked with the White House operator.

       Requested call to Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
            -Call-back instruction
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Did you ring?
No, I didn't, sir.
They're looking for General Haig.
He's out of the office, away from his desk.
I'll call you right back.
When he comes in, he can call me.
All right, sir.
Bye.
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