President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler briefly coordinate a unified public relations strategy regarding ongoing investigations. They emphasize the necessity of directing White House staff to cooperate with inquiries while managing the discomfort caused by emerging negative publicity. The discussion serves to align the administration's messaging to ensure consistency as the team navigates political pressure.
On August 2, 1972, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 2:33 pm to 2:36 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 352-022 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 352-22 Date: August 2, 1972 Time: 2:33 pm - 2:36 pm Location: Executive Office Building The President talked with Ronald L. Ziegler. [See Conversation No. 28-45; one item has been withdrawn]
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