President Nixon met briefly with an unidentified visitor in the Oval Office amidst ongoing discussions regarding an incoming call from Alexander M. Haig, Jr. The dialogue remains ambiguous due to the fragmented nature of the recording, which captures logistical remarks about the visitor's departure and a brief mention of a wedding. No substantive policy decisions or political actions were recorded during this short encounter.
On May 17, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and unknown person(s) met in the Oval Office of the White House at an unknown time between 12:13 pm and 12:21 pm. The Oval Office taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 921-015 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 921-15
Date: May 17, 1973
Time: Unknown between 12:13 pm and 12:21 pm
Location: Oval Office
The President met with an unknown man.
Call from Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
The unknown man left at an unknown time before 12:21 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.