President Nixon initiates a request through the White House operator to be connected with his Press Secretary, Ronald L. Ziegler. The brief interaction serves solely as a logistical bridge to facilitate official communication between the President and his primary spokesperson. No further substantive policy matters are addressed during this brief exchange.
On May 14, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:12 pm and 9:15 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-042 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 46-42
Date: May 14, 1973
Time: Unknown between 9:12 pm and 9:15 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
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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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.