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Conversation 020-069

TapeTape 20StartTuesday, February 8, 1972 at 7:05 PMEndTuesday, February 8, 1972 at 7:05 PMTape start time02:18:06Tape end time02:18:15ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone
AI Summary

President Nixon attempted to reach Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler by telephone but was informed that he was attending a Parent Teacher Association meeting at St. Agnes School. The operator estimated that Ziegler would be unavailable for approximately two hours. Nixon ultimately decided not to pursue the contact at that time, instructing the operator to drop the call.

Ronald L. ZieglerWhite House communicationsSchedulingPress Secretary
AudioNARA Description

On February 8, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 7:05 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 020-069 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 20-69

Date: February 8, 1972
Time: 7:05 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The White House operator talked with the President.

     Status of call to Ronald L. Ziegler
          -Ziegler's schedule
                 -Parent Teacher Association meeting at St. Agnes School
Transcript (AI-Generated)

This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Hello.
He's gone to a PTA meeting at St. Agnes School, and it'll be about two hours.
That's right.
You let it go.
All right, sir.
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