President Nixon contacted the White House operator to place an outgoing call to Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The brief interaction served as a logistical attempt to connect the President with his communications staff. No substantive policy matters or major developments were addressed during this short exchange.
On May 17, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 10:37 pm and 10:41 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-112 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 46-112
Date: May 17, 1973
Time: Unknown between 10:37 pm and 10:41 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.