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Conversation 013-064

TapeTape 13StartTuesday, November 2, 1971 at 9:19 AMEndTuesday, November 2, 1971 at 9:20 AMTape start time02:32:45Tape end time02:33:54ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Ziegler, Ronald L.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler coordinated the timing of a post-meeting press briefing for Secretary of State William P. Rogers, ensuring his availability following a morning session. The two also discussed the logistical preparations for First Lady Pat Nixon’s upcoming trip, which required final clearance from the National Security Council. Nixon directed Ziegler to coordinate with Connie Stuart and hold a joint announcement regarding the trip to ensure the presentation was handled effectively.

William P. RogersPat NixonNational Security CouncilPress relationsPublic announcements
AudioNARA Description

On November 2, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone from 9:19 am to 9:20 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 013-064 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 13-64

Date: November 2, 1971
Time: 9:19 am - 9:20 am
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with Ronald L. Ziegler.

[See Conversation No. 611-2B]

     William P. Rogers’ schedule
          -Press briefing

     Thelma C. (“Pat”) Nixon's trip
          -National Security Council [NSC] efforts
          -Ziegler's announcement
               -Constance M. Stuart
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                           NIXON PRESIDENTIAL MATERIALS STAFF

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                                         (rev. 10/06)
Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Yeah.
Yes, sir.
Yeah, I think when we, I don't know what the situation will be with Rogers, but I think he may be available to come out when he finishes today.
We'll determine it after we finish.
Is the briefing at normally 11 o'clock?
Well, we'd be prepared for him to come out at about 10 or so, 10 or 10.15, right after the meeting.
Well, the meeting is scheduled at 9.30.
It's 9.30, but it'll last probably until 9, until 10.15, 10.32.
but he would be prepared in the event that he is fired.
Now, on the Mrs. Nixon trip, have you got...
Yes, sir.
I stopped by to see you last night to tell you that in talking to the NSC, they had to double-check a couple of things with the other country.
I see.
And we are expecting word back from them today, and as soon as we get it back, we will announce it.
I'm sorry to... Yeah, incidentally, when you do that, in order to save the face of the...
On the east wing thing, why don't you just have them come over with you?
Oh, sure.
I'll coordinate it with Connie very closely.
Have her come over so you can make a joint announcement.
Okay.
Good.
Yes, sir.
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