President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call to determine the status of Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler’s current briefing session. Upon learning that the briefing is nearing completion, the President instructs that Ziegler be sent to meet with him immediately. The primary purpose of the communication is to facilitate a direct follow-up meeting between the President and his press secretary.
On May 29, 1973, White House operator, President Richard M. Nixon, and Thomas Hart talked on the telephone from 1:44 pm to 1:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-028 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 39-28
Date: May 29, 1973
Time: 1:44 pm - 1:45 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator talked with the President.
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Conversation No. 39-28 (cont’d)
Incoming telephone call
The President talked with Thomas Hart.
[See also Conversation No. 440-58]
Ronald L. Ziegler’s schedule
-Briefing
-Meeting with PresidentThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.