President Nixon and Alexander Haig coordinated public messaging strategies regarding an upcoming statement by Secretary of State William P. Rogers. The two men confirmed that Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler would reference the Secretary’s noon announcement to ensure consistency across the administration’s communications. This exchange served to finalize the tactical handling of the announcement, with both parties agreeing to maintain a minimalist approach in their public remarks.
On October 26, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:18 am and 11:13 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-006 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 13-6 Date: October 26, 1971 Time: Unknown between 10:18 am and 11:13 am Location: White House Telephone Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 601-36/602-1H] Ronald L. Ziegler's announcement -William P. Rogers’ noon announcement -Coordination with Haig
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