John W. Dean III and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler coordinate the White House's public relations strategy regarding the ongoing Watergate investigation. Dean emphasizes the necessity of delaying official statements until the administration has fully verified the facts to avoid premature or inaccurate disclosures. They agree to meet in person to further align their messaging after their respective briefings conclude.
On March 22, 1973, John W. Dean, III and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:26 pm and 3:28 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 044-012 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 44-012 Date: March 22, 1973 Time: Unknown between 2:26 pm and 3:28 pm Page | 8 White House Tapes of the Nixon Administration, 1971-1973 Richard Nixon Presidential Library and Museum, NARA Online Public Access Catalog Identifier: 597542 Location: White House Telephone John W. Dean, III talked with Ronald Ziegler. Preparation for press statement -Watergate investigation
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