Alexander M. Haig, Jr. and J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. coordinate an urgent, private meeting to take place at the Presidency office in the Executive Office Building. The brief exchange focuses primarily on logistical arrangements for their immediate face-to-face consultation. The conversation confirms that the two officials needed to convene promptly to discuss sensitive matters outside of standard telephone communication.
On May 9, 1973, Alexander M. Haig, Jr. and J. Fred Buzhardt, Jr. talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 6:55 pm and 7:55 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 045-183 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 45-183 Date: May 9, 1973 Time: Unknown between 6:55 pm and 7:55 pm Location: White House Telephone Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked with J. Fred Buzardt, Jr [See also Conversation No. 434-9H] Meeting in Executive Office Building [EOB]
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