Conversation 039-084

TapeTape 39StartMonday, June 4, 1973 at 10:22 PMEndMonday, June 4, 1973 at 10:50 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  White House operatorRecording deviceWhite House Telephone

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to connect him with Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler once Ziegler concluded a current telephone call with H. R. Haldeman. This administrative interaction highlights the President's efforts to coordinate communications with key advisors during the ongoing Watergate-related pressures. No policy decisions were made, as the exchange focused solely on facilitating a direct follow-up conversation.

Ronald ZieglerH. R. HaldemanWhite House operationsPresidential communication

On June 4, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:22 pm and 10:50 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 039-084 of the White House Tapes.

Conversation No. 39-84

Date: June 4, 1973
Time: Unknown between 10:22 pm and 10:50 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with the White House operator.

       Request for telephone call to Ronald L. Ziegler
             -Ziegler’s conversation with H. R. (“Bob”) Haldeman
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Thank you.
Mr. President?
Yeah?
He's talking with Mr. Holloman right now.
Yeah, when he finishes.
Thank you.