President Nixon utilized the White House operator to place a telephone call to Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The brief interaction served as a logistical bridge to initiate direct communication with his primary spokesperson during a period of intense public scrutiny. No further substantive policy matters were discussed in this exchange.
On April 17, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 5:03 pm and 6:17 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 038-089 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 38-89
Date: April 17, 1973
Time: Unknown between 5:03 pm and 6:17 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Telephone 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.