President Nixon consulted with Alexander Haig to determine the current location of Henry Kissinger. The primary objective was to coordinate logistics regarding Kissinger’s scheduled briefing for members of the Senate. The discussion concluded with arrangements for a subsequent meeting between the President and Haig.
On May 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone from 8:11 am to 8:12 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-139 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 24-139 Date: May 16, 1972 Time: 8:11 am - 8:12 am Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. [See also Conversation No. 725-7] Henry A. Kissinger's location -Briefing for Senators The President's meeting with Haig
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