President Nixon coordinates with the White House operator to facilitate a telephone call to Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The brief interaction serves as an administrative bridge to establish communication with a key staff member. No substantive policy discussions occur during this exchange as the line is connected.
On May 22, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 2:44 pm and 2:45 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-146 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 46-146
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Date: May 22, 1973
Time: Unknown between 2:44 pm and 2:45 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
[See also Conversation No. 440-4]
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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.