President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call through the White House operator to contact Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The primary purpose of the communication is to establish a connection with his Chief of Staff. No further substantive discussion occurs during this short exchange beyond the placement of the call.
On May 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:08 pm and 10:09 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-022 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 46-22
Date: May 13, 1973
Time: Unknown between 10:08 pm and 10:09 pm
Location: White House Telephone
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The President talked with the White House operator.
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.