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[[Image:Alexander_haig.jpg|right|275px|thumb|General Alexander Haig]] '''Alexander Haig''' (December 2, 1924 - February 20, 2010) was a four star general who served as [[White House]] Chief of Staff under Presidents [[Richard Nixon]] and [[Gerald Ford]] (1973-74) and [[Secretary of State]] under President [[Ronald Reagan]] (1981-82). He also served a NATO commander from 1974-1979. In 1988 Haig unsuccessfully sought the [[Republican]] nomination for [[President of the United States]].  

'''Alexander Haig''' (December 2, 1924 - February 20, 2010) was a four star general who served as [[White House]] Chief of Staff under Presidents [[Richard Nixon]] and [[Gerald Ford]] (1973-74) and [[Secretary of State]] under President [[Ronald Reagan]] (1981-82). He also served a NATO commander from 1974-1979. In 1988 Haig unsuccessfully sought the [[Republican]] nomination for [[President of the United States]].  

In 1981, after President Reagan was injured during a failed assassination attempt, Deputy press secretary, Larry Speakes was asked who was running the government. Speakes responded, "I cannot answer that question at this time."

In 1981, after President Reagan was injured during a failed assassination attempt, Deputy press secretary, Larry Speakes was asked who was running the government. Speakes responded, "I cannot answer that question at this time."