President Nixon met with Alexander Haig to discuss the nature and implications of Patrick Buchanan’s recent interactions with Vice President Spiro Agnew. The brief consultation focused on assessing the political fallout and potential risks associated with these communications. No major policy decisions were recorded during this short exchange regarding the internal dynamics of the administration.
On May 22, 1973, 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 5:13 pm and 5:22 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 440-024 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 440-24
Date: May 22, 1973
Time: Unknown between 5:13 pm and 5:22 pm
Location: Old Executive Office Building
The President talked with Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
Patrick J. Buchanan’s contact with Spiro T. AgnewThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.