President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to be connected with his Chief of Staff, Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The brief communication serves strictly as an administrative request to facilitate a direct telephone conversation between the two men. No substantive policy matters or tactical decisions were discussed during this exchange.
On June 3, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:09 pm and 7:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-046 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 39-46
Date: June 3, 1973
Time: Unknown between 7:09 pm and 7:30 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Request for telephone 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.