President Nixon and Alexander Haig discuss the public reception and internal morale following the President's televised address regarding the Watergate scandal on the previous evening. Haig expresses strong approval of the President's actions, characterizing the speech as a necessary move to clear the air and refocus the administration on its official duties. The conversation concludes with a mutual agreement to maintain high morale and return to standard government business.
On May 1, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone from 5:43 pm to 5:44 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 045-098 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 45-98 Date: May 1, 1973 Time: 5:43 pm - 5:44 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. [See also Conversation No. 433-33] Watergate -President’s speech -Reaction -President’s conversation with Haig, April 30, 1973 -Morale
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