President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call. Although the specific recipient is not confirmed, the context suggests the President was initiating a conversation with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The interaction was limited to standard administrative coordination required to connect the President to his intended party.
On May 21, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 11:17 am and 11:48 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-124 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 46-124
Date: May 21, 1973
Time: Unknown between 11:17 am and 11:48 am
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Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
[See also Conversation No. 439-5]
[Unintelligible request] [Telephone call to Alexander M. Haig, Jr.?]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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.