President Nixon instructed the White House operator to place a telephone call to Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The conversation served solely as a brief administrative request to facilitate direct communication with his staff. No further substantive policy matters or tactical decisions were discussed during this short exchange.
On May 13, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:54 pm and 10:04 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-020 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 46-20
Date: May 13, 1973
Time: Unknown between 9:54 pm and 10:04 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Telephone call to Ronald L. ZieglerThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.