Conversation 032-055

TapeTape 32StartThursday, October 26, 1972 at 2:40 PMEndThursday, October 26, 1972 at 2:41 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Haig, Alexander M., Jr.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon and Alexander Haig coordinate the scheduling of a press briefing to be conducted by Henry Kissinger, following a recommendation from John Scali. Nixon instructs Haig to ensure Kissinger meets with him immediately after the briefing is completed. This exchange highlights the administration's tight control over the communication of diplomatic updates to the media.

Henry KissingerJohn ScaliMedia relationsPress briefingWhite House coordination

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NARA Description

On October 26, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone from 2:40 pm to 2:41 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 032-055 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 032-055

Date: October 26, 1972
Time: 2:40 pm - 2:41 pm

Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with Alexander M. Haig, Jr.

[See Conversation No. 375-17]

        Henry A. Kissinger's briefing
           -John A. Scali
           -Time
           -Meeting with the President

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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General Haig, Mr. President.

Hello?

I just wanted to be sure Henry was going to do that briefing that Scali recommended at 3 o'clock.

After he's finished it, have him drop over and see me.

Fine, I will.

Okay, bye.

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