Alexander Haig and J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. discuss the legal implications surrounding H.R. Haldeman’s possession of White House documents. The participants aim to clarify whether Haldeman improperly removed materials from the building, as Buzhardt expresses concern over a conflicting report from Haldeman’s lawyer. Haig emphasizes the necessity for caution regarding the defense's access to these records following his recent consultation with the President.
On May 9, 1973, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., White House operator, and J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:55 pm and 7:55 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 045-179 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 45-179 Date: May 9, 1973 Time: Unknown between 6:55 pm and 7:55 pm Location: White House Telephone Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked with the White House operator. [See also Conversation No. 434-9C] Telephone call to J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. -Location -Leonard Garment’s office Haig conferred with the President at an unknown time. [Begin conferral] Problem [End conferral] Haig talked with Buzhardt at an unknown time between 6:35 pm and 7:55 pm. [See also Conversation No. 434-9D] Watergate -H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman’s notes -Possessors of copies -Extracts -Haldeman’s lawyer’s statement to Buzhardt -Document in Haldeman’s possession -115- NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM (rev. October-2012)
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