President Nixon initiates a call through the White House operator to reach Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The conversation serves as a brief logistical bridge to establish direct communication with his primary spokesperson during the escalating Watergate crisis. No substantive policy discussions or decisions are recorded in this short exchange.
On May 17, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:04 pm and 8:07 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-110 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 46-110
Date: May 17, 1973
Time: Unknown between 8:04 pm and 8:07 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.