Conversation 438-020

TapeTape 438StartThursday, May 17, 1973 at 4:01 PMEndThursday, May 17, 1973 at 4:02 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Haig, Alexander M., Jr.Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building

AI Summary

President Nixon and Alexander Haig briefly confer to coordinate a forthcoming speech and review a report. The discussion focuses on the administration's messaging strategy, with Nixon seeking Haig's input on the substance of his planned public remarks. The exchange serves as a preliminary touchpoint to prepare for the President's immediate agenda.

SpeechwritingPublic messagingAdministration strategyExecutive communication

Audio

NARA Description

On May 17, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 4:01 pm to 4:02 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 438-020 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 438-20

Date: May 17, 1973
Time: 4:01 pm - 4:02 pm
Location: Old Executive Office Building

The President talked with Alexander M. Haig, Jr.

[See Conversation No. 46-102]
                                            -15-

                   NIXON PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARY AND MUSEUM

                                     (rev. October-2011)

Transcript (AI-Generated)

This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

So, Al, I was thinking of going out to see .

I saw the report here.

If you've got a moment, I'd like to run over with you a little about this speech.

← 438-019 438-021 →