Conversation 039-028

TapeTape 39StartTuesday, May 29, 1973 at 1:44 PMEndTuesday, May 29, 1973 at 1:45 PMParticipantsWhite House operator;  Nixon, Richard M. (President);  Hart, ThomasRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

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.

Ronald L. ZieglerWhite House operationsPresidential schedulingPress relations

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.

Conversation 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 President

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Yes, sir.
Has he finished his briefing yet?
Ron, he should be through any moment.
Do you want to see him right away?
He can come over when he's finished.
Fine, sir.