President Nixon initiated a brief administrative call through the White House operator to determine the whereabouts of Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The President specifically requested that the operator connect him with Chief of Staff H.R. Haldeman to assist in locating Ziegler. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this short logistical exchange.
On June 17, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-126 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 5-126
Date: June 17, 1971
Time: 9:28 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator talked with the President.
Ronald L. Ziegler's location
Call to H.R. (“Bob”) HaldemanThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.