President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler consulted regarding the administration's messaging strategy for an upcoming press conference. They discussed the specific timing and wording of the President's remarks, while also briefly touching upon the involvement of Charles W. Colson. The pair focused on refining public communication tactics to manage the anticipated media cycle.
On June 22, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone from 9:45 am to 9:50 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 025-116 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 25-116 Date: June 22, 1972 Time: 9:45-9:50 am Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Ronald L. Ziegler. [See Conversation No. 344-14C] The President’s forthcoming press conference -Timing -Wording -Ziegler’s comments -Charles W. Colson -The President’s comments
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