President Nixon instructed the White House operator to connect him to his Press Secretary, Ronald L. Ziegler. The brief interaction served as a logistical bridge to initiate a direct communication between the President and his primary spokesperson. No substantive policy matters were discussed during this brief exchange.
On May 22, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at an unknown time between 8:03 pm and 8:08 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 046-163 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 46-163
Date: May 22, 1973
Time: Unknown between 8:03 pm and 8:08 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.