President Nixon and Alexander Haig discuss the potential resignation of Henry Kissinger and his future role as Secretary of State. The President considers the strategic timing of offering Kissinger the position to ensure political stability. The conversation focuses on navigating this sensitive cabinet transition and determining the best approach for delivering the offer.
On May 11, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. met in the Oval Office of the White House at 9:16 am. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 916-009 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 916-9
Date: May 11, 1973
Time: 9:16 am
Location: Oval Office
The President talked with Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
Haig’s schedule
-Meeting with Henry A. Kissinger
-Position of Secretary of StateThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.