Conversation 024-168

TapeTape 24StartTuesday, May 16, 1972 at 1:20 PMEndTuesday, May 16, 1972 at 1:22 PMTape start time03:37:34Tape end time03:39:04ParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President); Ziegler, Ronald L.; Nixon, Richard M. (President); Ziegler, Ronald L.Recording deviceWhite House Telephone

AI Summary

President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler coordinate media strategy regarding recent press coverage of the President's public activities. They discuss the framing of statements concerning the upcoming Soviet Union summit and a recent meeting with John B. Connally. The dialogue specifically addresses the messaging surrounding the shooting of George C. Wallace and the subsequent briefing responsibilities for reporters Jim Gannon and Gaylord Shaw.

Press relationsSoviet Union summitJohn B. ConnallyGeorge C. Wallace shootingMedia strategy

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NARA Description

On May 16, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone from 1:20 pm to 1:22 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 024-168 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid

Conversation No. 24-168

Date: May 16, 1972
Time: 1:20 pm - 1:22 pm
Location: White House Telephone

The President talked with Ronald L. Ziegler.

[See also Conversation No. 340-5]

     Press stories
           -The President's walk
                 -Jim Gannon
                 -Gaylord Shaw
                       -Press briefing
                 -The President's statement
                       -Departure for Soviet Union Summit
           -Ziegler's briefing
                 -The President's and John B. Connally's statements
                       -The President's meeting with Connally
                             -Photographs
                                   -George C. Wallace shooting

Transcript

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