President Nixon initiates a brief telephone call through the White House operator to contact Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The conversation is strictly logistical in nature, serving only to facilitate direct communication with his spokesperson. No policy matters or substantive political issues are discussed during this exchange.
On May 20, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 9:53 pm and 10:17 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-119 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 46-119
Date: May 20, 1973
Time: Unknown between 9:53 pm and 10:17 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.