President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request a telephone connection with his Press Secretary, Ronald L. Ziegler. The brief exchange served as a routine administrative step to facilitate a direct line of communication between the President and his chief spokesperson. No further policy or substantive matters were discussed during this specific transmission.
On April 7, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 10:34 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 001-024 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 1-24
Date: April 7, 1971
Time: 10:34 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked to the White House operator.
Call to Ronald L. ZieglerThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.