President Nixon contacted the White House operator to facilitate an outgoing call to Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. This brief interaction served as a logistical step to initiate communication with a key staff member. No further substantive policy matters were discussed during this request.
On January 22, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and the White House operator talked on the telephone at 4:14 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 036-045 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 36-45 Date: January 22, 1973 Time: 4:14 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with the White House operator. [See also Conversation No. 400-11D] Request for a telephone call to Ronald L. Ziegler
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