President Nixon contacted the Camp David operator to inquire about the whereabouts of Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler. The brief administrative exchange focused on locating Ziegler to facilitate communication between the President and his press office. No further policy discussions or significant decisions occurred during this brief request for assistance.
On April 28, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Camp David operator talked on the telephone at Camp David at an unknown time between 6:54 pm and 6:58 pm. The Camp David Study Table taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 164-022 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 164-22
Date: April 28, 1973
Time: Unknown between 6:54 pm and 6:58 pm
Location: Camp David Study Table
The President talked with the Camp David operator.
Ronald L. Ziegler’s locationThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.