President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place a direct call to his Press Secretary, Ronald L. Ziegler. The brief interaction served exclusively as a logistical request to establish communication with a key staff member. No further policy or strategic matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
On January 12, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 7:30 pm and 8:09 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 018-071 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 18-71
Date: January 12, 1972
Time: Unknown between 7:30 pm and 8:09 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Request for a 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.