President Nixon consulted with General Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to request comparative data on Vietnam War casualties, specifically seeking figures from the current week contrasted with those from one and two years prior. Additionally, the President requested information regarding the size and composition of the 1st Marine Division. This inquiry reflected Nixon’s effort to contextualize current military losses and force structure as part of his ongoing assessment of the Vietnam conflict.
On April 29, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building at an unknown time between 9:50 am and 10:24 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 251-025 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 251-25
Date: April 29, 1971
Time: Unknown between 9:50 am and 10:24 am
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with General Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
Vietnam
-Casualties two years ago
-1st Marine Division
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