Conversation 045-067

TapeTape 45StartMonday, April 30, 1973 at 11:30 PMEndMonday, April 30, 1973 at 11:30 PMParticipantsWhite House operator; Nixon, Richard M. (President)Recording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon instructed the White House operator to have Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler contact him immediately upon arriving home. The exchange reflects an urgent late-night effort to reach Ziegler following the high-stakes political developments of the day. This directive underscores the President's immediate need for consultation with his primary spokesperson during a period of intense administration crisis.

Ronald L. ZieglerWhite House communicationsCrisis managementPresidential staff

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NARA Description

On April 30, 1973, White House operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at 11:30 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 045-067 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 45-67

Date: April 30, 1973
Time: 11:30 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The White House operator talked with the President.

     Ronald L. Ziegler’s location

Transcript (AI-Generated)

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Hello?

Yes, Mr. Ziegler's en route home, sir.

Shall I leave word at the residence?

Have him call me.

Thank you.

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