President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call to Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The brief interaction served as a logistical bridge to connect the President with his primary spokesperson. No substantive policy discussions or decisions occurred during this administrative exchange.
On June 22, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 1:48 pm and 10:24 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 005-129 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 5-129
Date: June 22, 1971
Time: Unknown between 1:48 pm and 10:24 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.