President Nixon met with William Warnack, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., and Marion H. Smoak for a brief, informal diplomatic engagement. The meeting included the presence of the White House photographer to document the encounter and brief personal remarks regarding the First Lady and Tricia Nixon Cox. The session concluded shortly after these social pleasantries and a photo opportunity.
On March 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon, William Warnack, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., Marion H. Smoak, and White House photographer met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:05 pm and 12:11 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 686-010 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 686-10
Date: March 17, 1972
Time: 12:05 - unknown before 12:11 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with Mr. and Mrs. William Warnock, Alexander M. Haig, Jr., and Marion H.
Smoak; members of the press and the White House photographer were present at the beginning
of the meeting.
Greetings
Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon
-Location
-Tricia Nixon Cox
Germany
[Photograph session]
The conversation was cut off at an unknown time before 12:11 pm.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.