President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler held a brief check-in to confirm the successful management of a recent media story. The exchange served as a short status update to ensure that a potentially sensitive narrative had been effectively contained. The participants concluded the discussion with mutual confirmation that the matter was handled satisfactorily.
On June 23, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 3:48 pm to 3:49 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 258-053 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 258-53 Date: June 23, 1971 Time: 3:48 pm - 3:49 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with Ronald L. Ziegler [See Conversation No. 5-152]
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