President Nixon directs Alexander Haig to meet with him immediately prior to a scheduled session with Secretary of State William P. Rogers. The conversation serves to coordinate staff access and scheduling for the President's upcoming diplomatic deliberations. Nixon specifically notes that Henry Kissinger is currently occupied in a meeting with Gerard C. Smith, necessitating Haig's prompt arrival for a briefing.
On May 19, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone from 8:52 am to 8:53 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 003-063 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 3-63 Date: May 19, 1971 Time: 8:52 am - 8:53 am Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. [See Conversation No. 501-1] Henry A. Kissinger's schedule -Gerard C. Smith President's schedule -William P. Rogers -Haig
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