President Nixon consulted with a White House operator to determine the whereabouts of Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. Upon learning that Ziegler had already left his office and was heading home, the President requested that a message be left for him to return the call. This brief exchange served primarily to facilitate communication between the President and his senior staff late in the evening.
On May 15, 1973, White House operator and President Richard M. Nixon talked on the telephone at 11:37 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-073 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 46-73
Date: May 15, 1973
Time: 11:37 pm
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Location: White House Telephone
The White House operator talked with the President.
Ronald L. Ziegler’s locationThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.