President Nixon instructed the White House operator to summon Alexander Haig, Dr. William Lukash, Dr. Walter Tkach, and Ron Ziegler to the residence for an immediate meeting. The President directed the operator to assemble the group together to discuss unspecified matters. This brief interaction served as a logistical coordination to facilitate an urgent briefing or consultation with key staff and medical personnel.
On July 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone from 7:50 pm to 7:51 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-066 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 41-66
Date: July 12, 1973
Time: 7:50 pm - 7:51 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Request for meeting
-Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
-Dr. William M. Lukash
-Gen. Walter R. Tkach
-Ronald L. Ziegler
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