President Nixon contacted the White House operator to request an immediate meeting with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler in the Oval Office. He emphasized the urgency of the request by instructing the operator to provide an alternative if Ziegler was unavailable. This directive underscores the President's desire for rapid communication with his press secretary regarding his ongoing schedule.
On January 19, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 4:12 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-007 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 36-7
Date: January 19, 1973
Time: 4:12 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
The President’s schedule
-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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.