President Nixon met with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. to coordinate the flow of information regarding ongoing Vietnam peace negotiations. The President directed Haig to ensure that all relevant reports and updates from Henry Kissinger are immediately relayed to him. Nixon emphasized his desire to remain personally involved and informed by reviewing all incoming intelligence on the diplomatic progress.
On October 17, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 11:24 am and 11:26 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 801-014 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 801-14
Date: October 17, 1972
Time: Unknown between 11:24 am and 11:26 am
Location: Oval Office
The President talked with Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
Vietnam negotiations
-Henry A. Kissinger
-The President's instructionsThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.