President Nixon initiated a call through the White House operator to contact Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The brief interaction served as a logistical bridge to facilitate direct communication with his primary spokesperson. No substantive policy discussions occurred during this connection attempt.
On October 5, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 9:48 am. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 031-001 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 31-1
Date: October 5, 1972
Time: 9:48 am
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.