Alexander M. Haig, Jr. contacts the White House operator to initiate a telephone connection with H. R. Haldeman. This brief administrative exchange serves as the logistical link for internal staff communications during the height of the Watergate scandal. No policy discussions occur, as the call functions solely as a bridge to facilitate further consultation.
On May 9, 1973, Alexander M. Haig, Jr. and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:35 pm and 7:55 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 045-177 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 45-177 Date: May 9, 1973 Time: Unknown between 6:35 pm and 7:55 pm Location: White House Telephone Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked with the White House operator. [See also Conversation No. 434-9A] Request for telephone call -H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman
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