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On January 22, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Alexander M. Haig, Jr. talked on the telephone from 6:19 pm to 6:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-053 of the White House Tapes. Topics include: The President talked with Alexander M. Haig, Jr. [See also Conversation No. 400-14E] Lyndon B. Johnson's death Vietnam settlement announcement - Timing - Raymond K. Price, Jr. - National Security Council [NSC] draft - Haig's forthcoming meeting with Price Johnson's death - The President's call to Claudia A. ("Lady Bird") Johnson Vietnam settlement - Henry A. Kissinger - Timing of announcement - South Vietnam - The President's view - Possible delay - Johnson's death - Location of announcement - Capitol - White House - Haig's schedule - Price. Participants: Nixon, Richard M. (President); Haig, Alexander M., Jr.