President Nixon attempted to reach Alexander M. Haig, Jr. via the White House operator to discuss an ongoing matter. The operator informed the President that Haig was currently delivering a speech at the Walter Reed Hospital Officer's Club. Nixon instructed the operator to have Haig return the call once he returned to his office in approximately 30 to 45 minutes.
On March 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 1:05 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 037-168 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 37-168 Date: March 20, 1973 Time: 1:05 pm Location: White House Telephone The White House operator talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 884-16] Unsuccessful attempt to reach Alexander M. Haig, Jr. -Walter Reed Hospital Officer’s Club -Speech -Haig's schedule
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