President Nixon initiates a request for the White House operator to connect him with General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The call serves as a brief administrative bridge to facilitate direct communication with his Chief of Staff. No further substantive policy matters are addressed in this short exchange.
On May 16, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 4:08 pm and 9:33 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-084 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 46-84
Date: May 16, 1973
Time: Unknown between 4:08 pm and 9:33 pm
Location: White House Telephone
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.