President Nixon and Alexander Haig coordinate the logistics of a meeting with South Vietnamese Ambassador Tran Kim Phuong. Following a message from Henry Kissinger regarding the Ambassador’s status, the President instructs Haig to contact the Ambassador to ensure he remains in the country. They conclude the discussion by determining whether the President’s personal presence at the upcoming meeting is necessary.
On June 6, 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 4:44 pm and 4:46 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 443-023 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 443-23
Date: June 6, 1973
Time: Unknown between 4:44 pm and 4:46 pm
Location: Executive Office Building
The President talked with Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
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Conversation No. 443-23 (cont’d)
Meeting with South Vietnam’s Ambassador [Tran Kim Phuong]
-Henry A. Kissinger’s message
-Telephone call
-Haig and Brent G. Scowcroft
-President’s attendanceThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.