President Nixon contacted the White House operator to issue a formal request for Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler to join him. This brief exchange served to facilitate an immediate, private meeting between the President and his top spokesperson. No further policy or strategic details were addressed during the brief connection.
On July 12, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and White House operator talked on the telephone at 8:33 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 041-068 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 41-68
Date: July 12, 1973
Time: 8:33 pm
Location: White House Telephone
The President talked with the White House operator.
Request for meeting
-Ronald L. ZieglerThis 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.