President Nixon initiated a series of telephone calls through the White House operator, primarily attempting to reach Attorney General John N. Mitchell. The brief sequence of exchanges also included administrative interactions with Ronald L. Ziegler and unidentified personnel. These communications reflect the President's ongoing coordination with high-level cabinet members and staff during this period.
On October 20, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon, unknown person(s), White House operator, and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:40 pm and 5:49 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 012-016 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 12-16
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NIXON PRESIDENTIAL MATERIALS STAFF
Tape Subject Log
(rev. 10/06)
Date: October 20, 1971
Time: Unknown between 5:40 pm and 5:49 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President conferred with an unknown person.
[See Conversation No. 282-32A]
Manolo Sanchez
The President talked with the White House operator.
Request for call to John N. Mitchell
The President conferred with Ronald L. Ziegler.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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.