Conversation 045-202

TapeTape 45StartThursday, May 10, 1973 at 4:52 PMEndThursday, May 10, 1973 at 4:54 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call through the White House operator to connect with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The primary purpose of the communication is to facilitate a direct conversation between the President and his Chief of Staff. No further substantive policy matters or tactical discussions are addressed in this short transcript beyond the initial request to reach Haig.

Alexander M. Haig Jr.CommunicationWhite House operationsPresidential scheduling

On May 10, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:52 pm and 4:54 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 045-202 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 45-202

Date: May 10, 1973
Time: Unknown between 4:52 pm and 4:54 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with the White House operator.

     Request for telephone call
          -Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
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Mr. Hague, please.
General, yes, sir.