President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler coordinate the timing and messaging for an upcoming public speech and legislative announcement. The discussion focuses on managing media expectations and the strategic impact of the announcement on the viewing audience. Ultimately, the President expresses caution regarding the potential public reception and the timing of the release.
On October 6, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 11:36 am to 11:39 am. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 283-028 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 283-028 Date: October 6, 1971 Time: 11:36 am - 11:39 am Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with Ronald L. Ziegler. [See Conversation No. 10-76]
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