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Conversation 425-005

TapeTape 425StartWednesday, March 28, 1973 at 12:28 PMEndWednesday, March 28, 1973 at 12:30 PMParticipantsNixon, Richard M. (President);  Ziegler, Ronald L.Recording deviceOld Executive Office Building
AI Summary

President Nixon consulted with Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler regarding the day's challenging political environment and media optics. The two discussed a potential strategy for Ziegler to frame upcoming narratives, with the President soliciting Ziegler's advice on how to manage the current situation. The brief exchange focused on coordinating their public messaging approach in response to mounting pressures.

Public RelationsMedia StrategyPress ManagementWhite House CommunicationsPolitical Optics
AudioNARA Description

On March 28, 1973, President Richard M. Nixon and Ronald L. Ziegler met in the President's office in the Old Executive Office Building from 12:28 pm to 12:30 pm. The Old Executive Office Building taping system captured this recording, which is known as Conversation 425-005 of the White House Tapes.

Nixon Library Finding Aid
Conversation No. 425-5

Date: March 28, 1973
Time: 12:28 pm - 12:30 pm
Location: Executive Office Building

The President talked with Ronald L. Ziegler.

[See also Conversation No. 44-43]
Transcript (AI-Generated)

This 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 Do not cite this transcript as authoritative.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.

Hello.
Ron, what is your advice now?
I see.
You have a pretty rough time today.
No, I'm a little, uh...
I can build up to that idea.
Thank you.
I thought about it today.
Right.
That's a good question.
Right, right, right, right.
I think you're right.
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