President Nixon communicated with the Camp David operator to determine the whereabouts of General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The President requested that Haig be informed of his availability to receive a return call upon the General's arrival at his residence. This brief administrative exchange functioned to facilitate direct coordination between the President and his Chief of Staff during a period of high-level White House activity.
On May 19, 1973, Camp David operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at Camp David at 7:08 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 167-002 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 167-2
Date: May 19, 1973
Time: 7:08 pm
Location: Camp David Study Table
The Camp David operator talked with the President.
Alexander M. Haig, Jr.’s locationThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.