President Nixon and Press Secretary Ronald Ziegler discuss the dissemination of a press release regarding the President's bowling activities. Ziegler confirms that the information was successfully distributed to wire services, noting that the media appeared receptive to the item. The conversation concludes with the President acknowledging the update, reflecting a minor effort to cultivate a relatable public image.
On April 14, 1971, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler talked on the telephone from 3:05 pm to 3:07 pm. The White House Telephone taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 042-037 of the White House Tapes.
Nixon Library Finding AidConversation No. 42-37 Date: April 14, 1971 Time: 3:05 pm - 3:07 pm Location: White House Telephone The President talked with Ronald L. Ziegler. [See Conversation No. 248-9] Press release on President's bowling
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