President Nixon and Alexander Haig coordinate telephone logistics involving Robert Galvin while managing ongoing communication regarding sensitive Vietnam negotiations. The discussion touches upon the strategic posture of South Vietnamese President Nguyen Van Thieu amidst the delicate diplomatic climate. The call concludes with administrative directives to ensure the President remains reachable for further updates on these high-stakes foreign policy matters.
On October 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, White House operator, and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:08 pm and 5:14 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 031-076 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 31-76 Date: October 16, 1972 Time: Unknown between 5:08 pm and 5:14 pm Location: White House Telephone The White House operator talked with the President. [See Conversation No. 800-2B] Attempted telephone connection with Robert W. Galvin The President conferred with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. at an unknown time between 5:08 pm and 5:14 pm. Vietnam negotiations -Nguyen Van Thieu Connection on telephone -Galvin
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